Alternative Methods for Installing Browser Add-ons

In some organizations, users are not allowed direct access to the Chrome Web Store where they can download the add-on, or extension file, for Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If this is the case in your organization, you can refer to the information in the following Chrome help topic to facilitate installing the add-on for your users:

Alternative extension distribution options

In particular, Oracle recommends the following two methods to facilitate installing the add-on for your users.

Note:

Both methods can be used with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Installing the Smart View Chrome Extension Using the Windows Registry

General instructions for installing extensions using the Windows Registry are found in the Chrome help topic, Using the Windows registry.

Information specific to Oracle Smart View for Office is noted in the following procedures.

To install the add-on using the the Windows Registry:

Open the Windows Registry Editor.
Locate the following key in the registry; create this key if it is not present.

Chrome:
- 32-bit Windows:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Chrome\Extensions
- 64-bit Windows:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Google\Chrome\Extensions
Edge:
- 32-bit Windows:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Edge\Extensions
- 64-bit Windows:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Edge\Extensions
Under the Extensions key, create a new key (folder) with this name:
```
cjbpfomjjhkmfkembnjejkhpihjnomne
```
The letter combination noted above is specific to the Oracle Smart View for Office extension for Chrome and Edge.
In the extension key, create this property:
```
update_url
```
Then set the value of the new property to this URL:
```
https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
```
This URL points to the extension's CRX file in the Chrome Web Store.
Verify that the extension is installed.
- Chrome
  
  Launch the Chrome browser and, in the address bar, enter:
```
chrome://extensions
```
  The Oracle Smart View for Office extension is listed in the Extensions page.
- Edge
  
  Launch the Edge browser, select the Settings and more icon, , and then select Extensions.
  
  The Oracle Smart View for Office extension is listed in the Extensions page under Installed extensions.

Installing the Chrome Extension for Smart View Using the Downloaded CRX File

In this procedure, you work with the downloaded Chrome extension CRX file for Smart View.

Download the Smart View extension CRX file from the following location to a temporary location on your computer (such as the Downloads folder):
Link to Smart View Chrome Extension CRX File

Note:

Typically, this step is performed by someone with access to the Chrome Web Store.

The following steps can be automated by an administrator or can be performed by users if they have access to the CRX file and can enable Developer mode on their Chrome or Edge browser.
Perform the procedure for Chrome or Edge, as you require:

Chrome:
1. Launch the Chrome browser, click the Chrome menu icon, , then select More tools, and then select Extensions.
2. Ensure that the Developer mode check box in the upper right corner is enabled.
3. Use drag-and-drop to drag the CRX file from the temporary location you used in step 1, and drop it into the Extensions window to install.
4. To verify the install, relaunch the Chrome browser and, in the address bar, enter:
```
chrome://extensions
```
  The Oracle Smart View for Office extension is listed in the Extensions page.
Edge:
1. Launch the Edge browser, click the Settings and more menu icon, , and then select Extensions.
2. Ensure that the Developer mode check box in the lower left corner is enabled.
3. Use drag-and-drop to drag the CRX file from the temporary location you used in step 1, and drop it into the Extensions window to install.
4. To verify the install, relaunch the Edge browser and, in the address bar, enter:
```
edge://extensions
```
  The Oracle Smart View for Office extension is listed in the Extensions page.
Optional: In your Chrome or Edge browser, disable the Developer mode check box, per your organization's requirements.