Lets you load pages in IE with a single right-click context menu

Latest Version

Version
2.3
Update
September 19, 2015
Size
1.22MiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.16667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
Downloads
ContextMenus
NativeMessaging
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Open IE Extension

Open IE opens the current page in your other browsers.
Works on Windows and linux 64bit (Required Modules)



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v2.0 Windows Modules Update

Microsoft Edge supported

Modules Remove and reinstall
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v2.1 Linux Modules Update

Bugfix

Modules install (overwrite)
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v2.3 disable menu



== Open URL ====================
Works on Windows and linux 64bit (Required Modules)

Open current page
Open all tabs

IE, Firefox, Vivaldi, Opera, Microsoft Edge.

**linux IE --> Chromium
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version":2,"name": "Open IE","description": "Lets you load pages in IE with a single right-click context menu","version": "2.3","background": {"scripts": ["js/background.js"],"persistent": false}, "options_page": "options.html","icons": {"16": "img/icon16.png","48": "img/icon48.png","128": "img/icon128.png"}, "web_accessible_resources": [ "setup.exe" ],"permissions": [ "tabs","storage","downloads","contextMenus","nativeMessaging"]}
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How to download and manually install Open IE extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Open 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 IE extension file

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

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User reviews

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charvis Phillips (ID: 0000008e785c0be9) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/06/2020 good App!

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Acer Aspire (ID: 00000004ab69560a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/06/2018 НЕ СКАЧИВАЕТ МОДУЛЬ setup.exe ,как не крути.Поэтому и НЕ работает! Ошибка: Ошибка сети

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Yusuke Yamasaki (ID: 000000fc0026a53e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/03/2018 便利でしたが現在はWindows用のsetup.exeが同梱されなくなり、入手手段がないため、実質利用不可能です。

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Zach Mitchell (ID: 000000cee5c20aa4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/07/2018 Setup.exe is not available. Extension is currently useless.

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(ID: ) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/06/2017 Doesn't work.