Open IE

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

Open IE Chrome Extension - Access IE Right-From Chrome

'Open IE' is a Chrome extension that bridges the gap between your Chrome browser and Internet Explorer. By using this extension, you'll be able to open the current page from Chrome directly in IE. Whether you are on Windows or Linux 64-bit, 'Open IE' streamlines your browsing experience by offering easy access to other browsers including Firefox, Vivaldi, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. The extension also offers utility features such as opening all tabs in the selected browser.

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Extension stats

By: Kunihiro Ando

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 3.17

(60)

Version: 2.3 (Last updated: 2015-09-19)

Creation date: 2015-09-19

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
storage
downloads
contextMenus
nativeMessaging

Size: 1.28M

Ranking

# 8,036 ▲ 36

Other rankings

#10995 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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

v2.0 Windows Modules Update

Microsoft Edge supported

Modules Remove and reinstall

User reviews

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Pros

Useful for opening pages in Internet Explorer or Firefox instead of copying URLs manually
Simple and straightforward for users who need to switch browsers
The extension works as intended when the helper app is available and functional

Cons

Setup.exe is often not available for download, rendering the extension useless for many users
Multiple users reported that the extension doesn't work at all without the helper app
The extension requires too many clicks to operate, leading to user frustration

Most mentioned

The helper app (setup.exe) not being available or download errors
The extension not functioning properly for many users
The need for fewer clicks to launch the selected browser

User reviews

It can't view CCTV video in chrome browser (cctv in browser need flash player), it only brings you to Edge browser. I don't understand why the extension is created. what's it use for?