Question:
Are there any extensions recommended for Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge? How do I prevent the following message from appearing all the time:
This type of file can harm your computer. Do you want to keep sfXXXX application anyway?
Answer:
Windows Remix ClickOnce Handler allows Chromium Browsers to open ClickOnce .Application links. This allows sfPMS to open native windows applications for you.
Note: If that extension is not available, Spitfire also supports
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[Note: If the extension is installed but .Application links do nothing, see KBA-01800]
When using a Chromium Browser, the login page will recommend this extension if it is not detected:
Click the link above to add the extension to your browser. Once you do, you’ll see:
Steps for Microsoft Edge (V80 and later)
Edge goes overboard with confirmations and also has to deal with using an extension from the Chrome Extension Store. Here are some hints>
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If you do not yet have the ClickOnce helper extension, you will see the recommendation message on the login panel.
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The Add to Chrome button will appear – click it |
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Click Add Extension to confirm | |||
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The ClickOnce Extension Plugin installer will download. Look for it in the Downloads Tray and click Open File |
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| CLOSE CHROME | CLOSE CHROME | |||
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Return to the Login Panel. Refresh and the helper extension should be detected (meaning the recommendation will no longer be displayed). Proceed to login… | |||
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If you review your extensions in Edge, you will see the ClickOnce Helper. You can visit its Details to limit sites to which it applies. | |||
Note: be sure the Windows component part of the extension gets installed! Some sites block this accidentally. See step 10.B.i in KBA-01800 for troubleshooting steps.
Group Policy Hints
Spitfire certainly understands that using group policy to deploy extensions make a ton of sense. There are various “how to” references. We have heard that this 3rd party article can be helpful. Please use at your own risk and discretion.
KBA-01557; Last updated: December 6, 2024 at 12:03 pm