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Friday, December 18, 2009

Google Chrome extension for checking IP

As per July 24 Google avail the extension features only on developers and beta versions of Google Chrome. In my previous article we launch the Google Chrome Bookmarklet for instant IP checking which can be accessed on any latest version of Google Chrome with the help of bookmarks bar. In this post we are launching the extension (*.crx) of What is my IP. Before installing any extension you need to read the following documentations.myip post Google Chrome extension for checking IP

How to install extensions for Google Chrome

  1. You need to have Google Chrome developer version installed in your system.
  2. Right-click the Chrome icon on your desktop and choose Properties then Go to Shortcuts and add the –enable-extensions in the end. (for exampleC:\Users\honey\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe –enable-extensions ) – Resource available on Chromium Developer Documentation activate-chrome-extensions
  3. Restart / Launch the Google Chrome

How to install What is my IP extension on Google Chrome

  1. Install What is my IP (264)
      • Extension: myip.crx
      • File size:1.28 KB
      • Last Build: July 23, 2009
      • Requirement: At least Google Chrome Developer Version 3.0.189.0 ( Current Version on July 23 3.0.195.1 )
  2. When you click on the extension file (myip.crx) it will popup a message with “Extension error” in case you forget to add –enable-extensions in the Chrome shortcut icon (described in initial steps) install-message
  3. Restart your chrome
Screenshot of What is my IP Google Chrome Extension

myip-look

Note: Support and suggestions are invited for features, bugs and more extensions.

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