Blocks dangerous websites that distribute malware and prevents phishing attacks.

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Version
2023.8.0.56
Update
September 21, 2023
Size
99.12KiB
Developer
www.emsisoft.com
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.64103 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Emsisoft Browser Security Extension

Emsisoft Browser Security protects you from bad websites and prevents phishing attacks without tracking your activity.

This privacy-conscious browser extension is lightweight and lightning-fast. It blocks access to websites that distribute malware and prevents phishing attacks that try to steal your passwords, while still giving you the flexibility to visit the sites you trust.

Emsisoft Browser Security uses privacy-conscious security technology, so it does not collect your browsing activity data. Your browsing history is your business. Keeping you safe online is ours.

No browsing activity tracking. Just security.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "author": "Emsisoft Ltd", "name": "Emsisoft Browser Security", "description": "__MSG_appDesc__", "version": "2023.8.0.56", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "128": "assets/logo.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "assets/logo.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "downloads" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*", "https://alomar.emsisoft.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Emsisoft Browser Security extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Emsisoft Browser Security extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Emsisoft Browser Security extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Emsisoft Browser Security extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Emsisoft Browser Security extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security extension file

Select and download the Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security 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 Emsisoft Browser Security extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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lsxmack (ID: 000000564ae93ee6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/05/2023 CONSTANTLY keeps popping up telling me to add an extension even if I turn off notifications it just keeps turning notifications back on.

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Thomas Marcelli (ID: 0000005e2860ac62) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/09/2022 Very good protection when paired with the Emsisoft Antimalware software.

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大畑乃之 (ID: 000000b4f06e4109) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/25/2022 例外設定がし難い所を何とかして欲しい。操作方法が解り難い。

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Sola Soul (ID: 0000004362a03469) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2022 The App works well and it reduced some of the Memory hug on my system.

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Бешеный Псих (ID: 000000eb085a8a12) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/08/2022 Очень хорошее расширение, плюс ко всему, как заявляет разработчик, никакие ваши данные не собираются, только защита. 5+ разработчикам! Молодцы!!!