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Open in IE by Andy Portmen

Open current page or link in Microsoft Internet Explorer browser

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This extension is the WebExtension implementation of "Open in IE" opens the current tab or links in Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Using this extension you can send links to Internet Explorer without the need to manually copy and paste links.

If an Internet Explorer instance is already opened, then link is opened in a new browser tab, however, if Internet Explorer is not opened, a new Internet Explorer window is opened.

Preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6hSo5Sx5tk

For FAQs please visit:
https://webextension.org/listing/open-in.html?from=ie

For bug reports visit:
https://github.com/andy-portmen/native-client/

Notes:
1. For this extension to open links in Internet Explorer browser you will need to install a minimal native client. The instruction to install the native client is displayed once a link opening is requested.
2. This extension supports managed storage which means some preferences can be configured by the domain administrator
3. This extension can send links on left-click, a combination of the left-click and a keyboard meta key, and top-level navigation

The FAQs page of this add-on has Google Analytics code. For more info please visit "Privacy Policy" section.

You can configure the left-click to open certain domains with the external download manager. Also you can configure left-click plus a modifier to open all links with the external download manager.

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IE is a trademark of Microsoft Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This extension is an independent project and has no relationship to IE team or Microsoft Inc.
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Required permissions:

  • Exchange messages with programs other than Firefox
  • Access browser tabs
  • Access your data for all websites

Optional permissions:

  • Download files and read and modify the browser’s download history
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Version
0.3.3
Size
74.37 KB
Last updated
2 years ago (Sep 30, 2023)
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License
Mozilla Public License 2.0
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Release notes for 0.3.3
1. Supports custom click event handling
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