Description
Runs Internet Explorer (IE) in Chrome with IE Tab mode, supporting legacy websites, Java, ActiveX, Flash and enterprise systems.
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"Browser Tab" Keyword
"Application" Keyword
"User Experience" Keyword
"Support" Keyword
"Switch" Keyword
"Html" Keyword
"Internet" Keyword
"Install" Keyword
"Like" Keyword
"Free Access" Keyword
"Engine" Keyword
"Developer Tools" Keyword
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Review Summary
IEability Extension is praised as a free, easy-to-use alternative for accessing legacy Internet Explorer-only sites within Chrome, especially valuable for tasks like viewing Hikvision CCTV streams. However, multiple users report compatibility issues with active-X components, conflicts with other extensions, lack of convenient settings management, and occasional bugs causing page reloads. Pricing and refund policies for the paid version have drawn criticism. Overall, it's a helpful tool for IE compatibility needs but has room for improvement in stability and feature set.
Pros
- Allows opening webpages in Internet Explorer mode within Chrome, useful for legacy sites.
- Free or offers useful free functionality, making it a cost-effective alternative to paid IE Tab.
- Works reliably for users needing IE compatibility, especially for monitoring Hikvision CCTV and old Java pages.
- Easy to use and helpful for specific legacy web tasks.
Cons
- Some users report it doesn't work properly for certain active-X or DVR setups, failing to load necessary components.
- Conflicts with other extensions like AIX downloader, causing functionality issues.
- Lacks settings synchronization or import/export features, causing inconvenience when managing multiple devices.
- Some complaints about forced page reloads and occasional instability.
- Some users feel the paid version is too expensive or that payment and refund processes are unclear.
Permissions
This extension can:
- offscreen
- tabs
- cookies
- storage
- contextMenus
- nativeMessaging
- downloads
- downloads.open
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
2.25.9.0
February 6, 2025
1.12 MB
enzh-CNzh-TW
Developer Information
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