Open With for Internet Explorer

Name: Open With for Internet Explorer
Rating: 2.6923 (26 reviews)
Author: Baris Derin

Open With for Internet Explorer sends pages from Mozilla Firefox to Internet Explorer.

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Open With for Internet Explorer is a convenient Firefox extension that allows users to seamlessly send any web page, tab, link, or image from Mozilla Firefox directly to the Internet Explorer browser via right-click. This tool is designed to assist users who still rely on Internet Explorer for certain tasks, offering quick interoperability between browsers. While providing easy transfer of browsing content, it simplifies workflows that require cross-browser compatibility.

Note: Open With for Internet Explorer is a third-party helper tool and is not officially affiliated with Microsoft or the Internet Explorer product. All trademarks of Internet Explorer belong to Microsoft Corporation.

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Version:

63.1resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726699

Creation date:

2016-03-10

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
management
downloads
contextMenus
<all_urls>
http://*/*
https://*/*
nativeMessaging

Size:

319.08KB

Email:

su*****@barisderin.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-13

Ranking

# 2,161 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#192 in Tabs ▲ 1

#354 in Photos, Music & Videos ▼ 1

#3 in explore keyword 10

#4 in block explorer keyword 29

#7 in internet keyword 60

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User reviews

The Open With for Internet Explorer add-on places an icon in Firefox but frequently fails to function as intended, especially in Firefox 57+. It requires an additional communicator software which is often unavailable or broken, leading to errors and deadlocks. Users report no functionality after installation and lack of configuration options. While some experienced it working well in older versions or with SeaMonkey, many expressed frustration and discontinued use due to persistent issues.

Pros

Adds an icon to the toolbar for potentially opening pages in Internet Explorer
Some users found it works well with Firefox versions prior to 57 and with SeaMonkey
Practical addon appreciated by a few users

Cons

Requires installation of an additional communicator software which often fails or leads to errors
Communicator installation links are broken or lead to 404 errors
Does not function as intended in Firefox 57 and later versions; icon present but no functionality
No options or context menu entries to enable IE opening, causing user frustration
Installation process and updates cause errors and deadlocks, leading to uninstallations

Recent reviews

by 远离*****, 2025-03-29

by 退出*****, 2025-02-15

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Risk impact

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Open With for Internet Explorer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Open With for Internet Explorer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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