How Do You Add Extensions Blocked by Administrator?
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How do I install an extension that is blocked by administrator?

Solution

  1. Close Chrome.
  2. Search for “regedit” in Start menu.
  3. Right click on regedit.exe and click “Run as administrator”
  4. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesGoogle.
  5. Remove the entire “Chrome” container.
  6. Open Chrome and try to install the extension.

How do I get Chrome extensions that are blocked?

How to install a blocked extension in Google Chrome

  1. Enable the Developer mode option on the top right corner of the extensions page. …
  2. Unpack the crx file (which is a regular ZIP archive) to any folder you want. …
  3. Click the Load unpacked extension button and point the browser to the unpacked extension folder.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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