Auto Close Tab

Auto Close Tab

This extension runs in the background and will close any tab opened where the URL begins with ie:http

What is Auto Close Tab?
Auto Close Tab is a Chrome extension that runs in the background and automatically closes any tab opened with a URL starting with ie:http. It provides a convenient way to close unwanted tabs and improve browsing efficiency.
Stats
Users: 465 ▲ 4
Rating: 2.00 (4)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2018-12-20)
Creation date: 2018-12-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 3.29K
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Summary

This extension runs in the background and will open any URL formatted with ie:http in Internet Explorer. In addition the tab that is opened in Chrome will be automatically closed in 3 seconds.

Required is a registry key update for full functionality. Please see the following website for information.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/28744149/launch-ie-from-a-link-in-chrome

User reviews
Не работает.. Тупо не работает!
by Vadim Koreshcov Vadim Koreshcov, 2023-03-26

Awful
by Misery Kira Misery Kira, 2022-03-22
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Safety
Risk impact

Auto Close Tab may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Auto Close Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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