Open in IE
Open in IE - Firefox Add-on for Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Add-on summary
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:
- 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.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.- Opens selected tab in an Internet Explorer window
- Easy to use with a button in the toolbar
- Does not bypass organizational restrictions on using IE
- Has stopped working after certain Mozilla updates
- Some users experienced connection failure errors
- Opens in IE window
- Stopped working after updates
- Does not work for some users
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Open in IE requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Open in IE has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.