All downloads overwrite existing files instead of adding ' (1)', ' (2)', etc. Includes fix to remember folders.

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Version
1.0.0
Update
October 7, 2021
Size
7.86KiB
Developer
zach-adams.com
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.94872 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files Extension

- Very similar to the original \"Downloads Overwrite Existing Files\". This one includes a bug fix so it will remember your previous download folder, rather than default back to your default download folder.
- Microsoft Edge Addon: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/dfnblaebmpjlokbkadgeaghajajidojj
- See source code here: https://github.com/zach-adams/downloads-overwrite-already-existing-files
- I am not responsible for lost/overwritten data. This does not compare the contents of files or the file modification time before overwriting, it only compares filenames.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extension file

Select and download the Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files 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 Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Elliott Hauser (ID: 000000313667c252) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/01/2023 Great and simple (3 lines of open source code) extension implementing what should be a setting in Chrome.

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Jacob D Parr (SireInsectus) (ID: 0000008b9fd82806) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/28/2022 Does exactly what it claims!

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Sergey Andriyuk (ID: 00000075b1b0ab33) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/26/2022 Благодарю! Мне очень нужное дополнение, ещё бы ему список сайтов-исключений и было бы вообще прекрасно!

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Calvin Lai (ID: 000000a83f132157) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/28/2022 so useful!! i hate chrome's default behaviour! this fixes it!

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Tobias Encina (ID: 000000f51565940a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/17/2022 Es muy buena extension, la recomiendo muchisimo. Pero si tu archivo lo tenés guardado en alguna carpeta solo se sobreescribe y va a la carpeta de descargas asé que lo tenes que acomodar devuelta. Después de eso ningún problema 10/10