Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.

Latest Version

Version
17.10.23.1
Update
October 24, 2024
Size
940KiB
Developer
www.blackfishsoftware.com
Category
Users
5,000,000+
Rating
4.31061 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
See more
Permissions
Tabs
Storage
ContextMenus
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
NativeMessaging
Cookies
Alarms
Offscreen
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
See more

IE Tab Extension

IE Tab exactly emulates Internet Explorer, and enables you to load your web pages with different versions of IE (IE7 - IE11)

FULLY SUPPORTED IN WINDOWS 11 AND AFTER INTERNET EXPLORER IS REMOVED IN FEBRUARY 2023.

Please note that IE Tab for Windows does require the use of a separate executable, ietabhelper.exe. You can read more about that in the FAQ below.

-- FEATURES --

* Create a list of URLs that will automatically open in IE Tab

* Group Policy support for enterprise deployments

* Securely use the old IE rendering engine

* Edit Sharepoint documents instead of opening read-only

* Use Java, Silverlight, and ActiveX in Chrome seamlessly

-- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS --

1. Why do I have to install ietabhelper.exe?

IE Tab uses the Internet Explorer rendering engine. This rendering engine can't be directly accessed from a Chrome extension, so we need a helper process to communicate between the Chrome extension and the rendering engine.

2. Did IE Tab always require this extra program?

No. Chrome used to support a technology called NPAPI (the Netscape Plugin API) which allowed extensions to access local computer resources. IE Tab used to use that functionality to access the Internet Explorer rendering engine. But Chrome removed NPAPI support, so we were forced to implement a new solution, and that solution requires a separate helper executable. From a technical standpoint, the only real change is that our code moved from an NPAPI .DLL file to a helper .EXE file.

3. Is the IE Tab Helper application safe?

Absolutely! IE Tab has always used native code, and we have always treated the security of our 2+ million users very seriously. So you can rest assured that this helper executable is secure and trustworthy.

4. I'm an enterprise customer, how do I deploy the IE Tab Helper automatically?

We have enterprise deployment options, please contact us at [email protected] for details.


The Privacy Policy for the IE Tab extension can be found here: http://www.ietab.net/privacy-policy
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "IE Tab", "short_name": "IE Tab", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "17.10.23.1", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "options_page": "options.html", "default_locale": "en_US", "storage": { "managed_schema": "managed_schema.json" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.ietab.net/*" ], "js": [ "js/extapi_cs.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "js/ietabapi_cs.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "icons": { "16": "images/chromeie16.png", "32": "images/chromeie32.png", "48": "images/chromeie48.png", "128": "images/chromeie128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "images/chromeba.png", "default_title": "__MSG_extBrowserActionTooltip__" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "js/extapi_wp.js", "js/ietabapi_wp.js", "redir.htm", "options.html" ], "matches": [ ""] } ], "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["*://*.ietab.net/*"], "ids": [ "*" ] }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "contextMenus", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "nativeMessaging", "cookies", "alarms", "offscreen", "declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess" ], "optional_permissions": [ "downloads" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ]}
Read more

How to download and manually install IE Tab extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install IE Tab extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install IE Tab extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install IE Tab extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download IE Tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a IE Tab extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the IE Tab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the IE Tab extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the IE Tab extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for IE Tab extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the IE Tab extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download IE Tab extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install IE Tab extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the IE Tab extension file

Select and download the IE Tab extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the IE Tab extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your IE Tab extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the IE Tab extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install IE Tab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

Open IE Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 60 ★ 1.22MiB

icon

Open in IE™ Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 18 ★ 32.26KiB

icon

IEability - Open in IE Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 106 ★ 1.09MiB

icon

Open in IE Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 51 ★ 66.47KiB

icon

CCTV View Extension · Fun 5,000,000+ 578 ★ 606KiB

icon

Test IE Extension · Developer Tools 5,000,000+ 340 ★ 1.12MiB

icon

CheerpJ Applet Runner Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 264 ★ 120MiB

icon

World Weather Forecast Extension · News & Weather 5,000,000+ 4254 ★ 34.77KiB

icon

什么值得买 实时推送 Extension · Shopping 5,000,000+ 3993 ★ 825KiB

icon

Công cụ ký điện tử kê khai BHXH VIETTEL Extension · Developer Tools 5,000,000+ 2 ★ 66.61KiB

icon

Softdreams công cụ ký điện tử Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 6 ★ 62.88KiB

icon

眼不见心不烦(新浪微博) Extension · Social & Communication 5,000,000+ 1356 ★ 45.56KiB

icon

Einvoice Signing Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 21 ★ 16.09KiB

icon

京价保 - 京东价保助手 Extension · Shopping 5,000,000+ 426 ★ 1.01MiB

icon

SimpleUndoClose Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 441 ★ 65.94KiB

icon

购物党自动比价工具 Extension · Shopping 5,000,000+ 416 ★ 7.36MiB

icon

Content Farm Blocker Extension · Social & Communication 5,000,000+ 377 ★ 48.26KiB

icon

WizClipper Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 505 ★ 276KiB

icon

SimpleExtManager Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 842 ★ 94.99KiB

icon

YAAW for Chrome Extension · Accessibility 5,000,000+ 96 ★ 204KiB

icon

New TongWenTang Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 574 ★ 255KiB

icon

Sexy Undo Close Tab Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 4790 ★ 42.69KiB

icon

迅雷下载支持 Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 1302 ★ 246KiB

icon

广告终结者 Extension · Productivity 5,000,000+ 2706 ★ 302KiB

User reviews

icon

Mauro Villas Boas (ID: 00000032bd25769b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/09/2024 Excelente! Ajudou bastante para visualizar remotamente minhas cameras! Obrigado ao time!

icon

Xuan Loi Trinh (ID: 000000565f1e79c1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/01/2024 best internet explorer mode for windows 11

icon

Ái Như Trần Thị (ID: 000000bbb748defe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2024 tốt

icon

Teddy Foufas (ID: 000000a2febac9ea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/16/2024 Effective.

icon

colo (ID: 000000fd564a5f7c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/16/2024 very ok