Send HTML links and webpages directly to the Internet Explorer browser without copy and paste!

Latest Version

Version
0.3.3
Update
September 26, 2023
Size
66.47KiB
Developer
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
3.45098 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
ContextMenus
NativeMessaging
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Open in IE Extension

This extension simplifies transferring links from your web browser to Microsoft's Internet Explorer. It offers four distinct methods for link transfer:

1) Right-click on a link and select \"Send to IE.\"
2) Use the browser action button to send the current page to IE.
3) Customize a left-click action with a modifier key to send the link to IE.
4) Set up specific hostnames to be sent to IE with a left-click (no modifier is required).

Furthermore, this extension uses managed storage, enabling a domain administrator to configure all network-connected computers to open a particular website in Microsoft's Internet Explorer, eliminating the need for individual machine modifications.

Please note that this extension employs a native client to execute OS-level commands. The native client is written in JavaScript and relies on official NodeJS as its compiler. It is mandatory to have this native client on your system to establish communication with Microsoft's Internet Explorer. However, please be aware that this native client is currently incompatible with Chrome OS.

--- Legal Information
IE is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. This extension is an independent project and is not affiliated with the IE development team or Microsoft Inc.

Log:
Version 0.3.0: The extension has been updated to manifest v3.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Open in IE", "description": "Send HTML links and webpages directly to the Internet Explorer browser without copy and paste!", "version": "0.3.3", "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "95", "homepage_url": "https://webextension.org/listing/open-in.html?from=ie", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "contextMenus", "nativeMessaging" ], "optional_permissions": [ "downloads" ], "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "storage": { "managed_schema": "ie-schema.json" }, "icons": { "16": "/data/icons/16.png", "32": "/data/icons/32.png", "48": "/data/icons/48.png", "64": "/data/icons/64.png", "128": "/data/icons/128.png", "256": "/data/icons/256.png", "512": "/data/icons/512.png" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [""], "js": ["/data/page/protected.js"], "world": "ISOLATED", "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true, "match_about_blank": true }, { "matches": [""], "js": ["/data/page/exposed.js"], "world": "MAIN", "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true, "match_about_blank": true }], "action": {}, "options_ui": { "page": "/data/options/index.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }}
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How to download and manually install Open in IE extension for Chrome

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

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

If you ever need to manually install a Open in IE 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 Open in IE Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Open in IE 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 Open in IE extension file

Select and download the Open in IE 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 Open in IE 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 Open in IE 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 Open in IE 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 Open in IE extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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