How to Enable Add Ons

Add-ons are pieces of software that are designed to work in conjunction with Internet browsers and add new elements and capabilities to the browsers. Add-ons are commonly also referred to as "plug-ins," "extensions" and "mods." These add-ons are commonly developed by third party developers and not associated with the company that produces the Internet browser. The five most popular Internet browsers – Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Safari – all support the use of add-ons. Enable add-ons by following the steps for your Internet browser of choice.

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Google Chrome

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    Find the Google Chrome desktop shortcut on your desktop and right click on it. Select "Properties."
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    Click the "Shortcut" tab. Type "-enable-extensions" in the text box labeled "Target" after the existing line of code, click "Apply" and then click "OK".
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    Restart your browser so the changes take effect.
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Method 2
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Microsoft Internet Explorer

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    Open your Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Click on the "Tools" menu and click on "Manage add-ons"
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    Click on the name of the Internet Explorer add-on you want to enable. Click "Enable," and then close the tab.
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    Restart your browser so the changes take effect.
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Mozilla Firefox

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    Open your Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the "Tools" menu and click on "Add-ons".
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    Click on the "Extensions" tab. Click on the add-on you want to enable and click "Enable."
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    Restart your browser so the changes take effect.
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Opera

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    Run your Opera browser and click on "Settings." Select "Quick Preferences."
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    Check the box next to "Enable plug-ins".
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    Restart your browser so the changes take effect.
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Safari

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    Open your Safari browser and click on the gear icon. Click on "Preferences".
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    Click on the "Advanced" tab.
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    Click the box next to "Show develop menu." Close the window.
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    Select the page icon and click on "Develop." Click "Enable extensions."
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    Restart your browser so the changes take effect.
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Warnings

  • Be wary of enabling any add-ons that came from a third-party website and not from your Internet browser's website. Read reviews on the add-on and make sure it is something that is safe to run on your computer before you enable it.
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References

  1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
  2. http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/customizing+Firefox+with+add-ons
  3. http://pcsplace.com/google/how-to-use-google-chrome-extensions-enable-install-remove-uninstall/
  4. http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/personalize/content/#plugins

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Updated: September 3, 2020
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