IEability - Open in IE

IEability - Open in IE

IEability, run Internet Explorer in Chrome, use IE Tab mode to display your web pages, and seamlessly switch between IE and Chrome

What is IEability - Open in IE?
IEability - Open in IE is a Chrome extension that integrates Internet Explorer's (IE) capabilities into Chrome. It supports various IE versions and facilitates opening pages in IE mode within Chrome tabs. With automatic rule setting, cookie synchronization, legacy website support, and compatibility with Sharepoint, ActiveX, and Silverlight, it provides a unified browsing experience. The extension also allows access to IE developer tools for debugging within Chrome. An additional executable, ieability.exe, is required for these features.
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Stats
Users: 100,000+
Version: 2.22.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-05)
Creation date: 2021-05-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • cookies
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • downloads
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.04M
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Summary
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IEability is an excellent Chrome extension designed to facilitate seamless integration with Internet Explorer (IE), allowing you to consolidate your browsing experience within a single browser.

By leveraging the IE rendering engine, IEability mimics the functionality of Internet Explorer within the Chrome environment, enabling you to open web pages in IE tab mode as effortlessly as you would in a Chrome tab.

Distinguished as one of the most popular and robust IE emulators, IEability supports various browsing modes, including IE7, IE8, IE9, IE10, and IE11.

Key Features:

  1. Automatic Ruels: Once automatic rules are configured in IEability, when the accessed URL matches these rules, it will automatically switch to IE mode.

  2. Automatic Cookie Synchronization: Ensures a smooth transition between Chrome and IE modes, preventing the need for repeated logins.

  3. Legacy Website Support: Maintains compatibility with older versions such as IE6, IE7, IE8, IE9, and IE11, enabling seamless access to outdated websites.

  4. Compatibility with Sharepoint, ActiveX, Silverlight: Run these technologies seamlessly and transparently within Chrome, eliminating the need to switch btween browsers.

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User reviews
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Pros
  • Works well
  • Allows access to old Java pages
  • Helpful for working with older equipment or outdated websites
Cons
  • Forced page reload
  • Inconsistent functionality
  • Issues with activation and purchase limitations
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Forced page reload
  • Purchase limitations
  • Login button not appearing
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Safety
Risk impact

IEability - Open in IE is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install IEability - Open in IE if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

IEability - Open in IE has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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