Learn How to Activate IDM on Various Browsers Easily
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Download Status at IDM. Source: Official Site
Learn How to Activate IDM on Various Browsers Easily
To download more videos or files through the search engine at PC, then you need to know how to activate IDM or Internet Download Manager. That way, you can watch videos offline more easily.
IDM itself provides free access or a free trial for 30 days. In addition, when using IDM, you do not need to pay the license fee.
Although IDM has many advantages, in some cases the application cannot be used.
Find out more about how to activate IDM and how to fix it if it can't be used through this article.
Internet Download Manager or better known as IDM is an application that is often used to download various kinds of files, videos, and others.
Internet Download Manager is created and developed by Tonec, Inc. in New York, United States. There are many features in this application that can make it easier for users to download.
Many people have used this application because the download process is faster. This can happen because of the high bandwidth. However, this application can only be used through Windows operating system.
How to Activate IDM
Chrome Home Page. Source: VCGmaers
Before activating it, you must make sure that you have downloaded the application first. Check out how to activate it below.
In Chrome
Chrome Extensions. Source: VCGamers
Here's how to activate IDM on browsers Chrome that you can try right now.
Log in to Chrome first,
Once done, select the “three dots” icon (located in the top right corner) and select “Extension”,
Then, minimize Chrome and open Windows Explorer, find the location of the Internet Download Manager file, then select the IDMGCExt.crx file,
Reopen Chrome in minimized position,
Hold and point the IDMGCExt.crx file to the Chrome Extension,
Click Continue to proceed,
IDM is installed and ready to use.
In Opera
Opera Extension. Source: VCGamers
Here's how to easily activate IDM in the Opera browser.
Open the Opera browser first. Then, press “CTRL + Shift + E”,
Later the “Extension” page will appear, activate “Developer Mode” so that the IDM file can be placed manually,
Find the IDM file in Local Disk C, then select IDMGCExt.crx,
Then, press and direct the file to the Opera Extension page,
Install the extension and wait for the process. Once done, you can use IDM.
In Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge Extensions
You can also enable IDM in Microsoft Edge, see how below.
Open the Microsoft Edge browser first,
Then, select the “three dots” icon (located in the top right corner), then select “Extensions”,
If so, activate “Developer Mode” so that IDM can be pulled from Local Disk C manually,
Open Local Disk C and select the IDM file, look for the file named IDMEdgeExt.crx,
Drag and hold the file onto the Microsoft Edge Extensions page,
IDM will be installed and you can use it immediately.
In Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox logo. Source: Official Site
If you prefer to use Mozilla Firefox, then you can use the method below so that IDM can be activated.
Open the Mozilla Firefox search page, then select the “three lines” icon (located in the top right corner),
After that, click the “Add-ons Themes” menu or you can use the keyboard by pressing (CTRL + Shift + A),
Later the Extension page will appear, then click the "gear" icon and select "Install Add-on From File",
Continue by opening Windows Explorer and select Local Disc C. Find the IDM file and select the idmmzcc3.xpi file and press “Open”,
Later there will be a pop-up that appears, continue by clicking Add. IDM is installed and you can use it.
How to Fix IDM Not Appearing in Browser
Schedule Status at IDM. Source: VCGamers
If IDM does not appear in the browser extension, then you can solve it in several ways below.
IDM Update: Don't forget to always update IDM so you can continue to use it safely and quickly.
Reinstall IDM: When you have updated but it still doesn't work, you must "Uninstall" it first, then reinstall IDM.
Enable browser integration in IDM: Don’t forget to enable browser integration in IDM. Select the “Options” menu in IDM, then select “General”, and check “Use advanced browser integration”, press OK.
