Description
Enable ClickOnce support in Chrome™ and Firefox™ for Microsoft® Windows™.
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Review Summary
Users appreciate this extension for reliably launching ClickOnce applications on Windows and easing migration from IE to Chrome. It requires no extra .NET installs and supports enterprise usage. However, recent Chrome updates have caused significant compatibility problems, leading to failures and install issues. Some users experience detection false positives and download troubles when Chrome is not open. Overall, it fills a critical niche but needs updates to maintain full functionality with evolving browsers.
Pros
- Effectively launches Windows .NET ClickOnce applications, providing an alternative browser solution to Edge/Internet Explorer.
- Does not require .NET 3.5 installation like some other ClickOnce extensions, making it easier to use.
- Useful for enterprise deployment to manage software updates and transition from IE to Chrome.
- Works well with Microsoft 365 Exchange Online and project management programs.
- Relatively stable and reliable when Chrome version is compatible.
Cons
- Recent Chrome updates, especially with Manifest V3 and Chrome 80+, have caused compatibility issues, breaking the extension's functionality.
- Fails to operate correctly when no Chrome window is open, as downloads default to the downloads folder and fail.
- Installer issues reported: missing helper file and difficulty installing the necessary native messaging helper.
- False positive detections of ClickOnce files on some websites, requiring improved MIME type filtering.
- Limited to Windows platform since ClickOnce technology is Windows/.NET native.
Permissions
This extension can:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- nativeMessaging
- *://*/*
- declarativeContent
Additional Information
1.5.2
June 28, 2020
0.14 MB
en-US
Developer Information
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