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.

Steps

Google Chrome

1. Find the Google Chrome desktop shortcut on your desktop and right click on it. Select "Properties."
2. 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".
3. Restart your browser so the changes take effect.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

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

Mozilla Firefox

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

Opera

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

Safari

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

Tips

• Enabling add-ons in your Internet browser only makes it so your browser uses any add-ons that are already installed. If you want to install specific add-ons, you'll need to download them directly from your Internet browser's website or a third party website, or download them from within your Internet browser under the add-ons menu.
• Because you can enable certain add-ons and leave others disabled in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, enable only the add-ons you are actively using, as enabling add-ons can cause your Internet browser to use up a lot of memory on your computer, especially if you are using your Internet browser for a long period of time.

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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Sources and Citations

• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
• http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/customizing+Firefox+with+add-ons
• http://pcsplace.com/google/how-to-use-google-chrome-extensions-enable-install-remove-uninstall/
• http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/personalize/content/#plugins
• http://www.butterscotch.com/tutorial/How-To-Enable-Extensions-In-Safari-5

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