This is due to a big change in chrome from Google. Google has made changes in it's policy regarding chrome that it will not allow extension install from outside the chrome web store.

It is done to protect users from malware and scam on the web.

There is no way out for this. Sorry

Hi GDM,

I'm Amr, an independent advisor.

You can download the extension simply from the store for

Chrome

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/idm-i...

Edge

https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/deta...

Mozilla

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/...

Opera

https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/...

For Brave, I couldn't find the link, but you can try this

First, remove the IDM extension from Brave.

Find a file with this name: IDMGCExt.crx in folder brave installed.

My device is C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager.

open extensions and enable developer mode and then drag and drop that file to Brave.

Make sure the extension is enabled.

Note after downloading the extension for each browser reopen it so it can be activated

I hope this is helpful. If you require any additional assistance, don't hesitate to respond to this.

This is a user-to-user support forum. We're users just like you helping other users to find solutions to their problems.

Best Regard

Amr

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Dear MohammadAhmad,

Hello! Welcome to the Microsoft Community. I'm glad to be able to help you. If I don't understand your question, please let me know immediately.

I understand that the problem you encounter when using IDM is that many websites can't download files normally, and even if IDM is added and extended to Chrome browser, it still can't be solved. In addition, you also encounter a hint that the IDM extension will no longer be supported, and even if you quit Malwarebytes, the problem still exists.

I have to tell you in advance that IDM and Chrome are not Microsoft products, and we may not be able to provide you with high-quality support without relevant documents and materials. Based on your question, you can check the following points, hoping they will help you:

1. IDM extensions and Chrome compatibility issues

-Google Chrome sometimes updates its extension mechanism, which may cause IDM extensions to be incompatible with browsers. You can try to update IDM and Chrome to the latest version to ensure their compatibility.

-If the IDM extension cannot be used normally, IDM official website may release a new extension or instruct how to continue to use it. If not, consider using Firefox or Edge browser and installing IDM extension to see if it can be downloaded normally.

2. Reinstall the IDM extension, try to remove the IDM extension from Chrome, and then reinstall it again to see if the problem can be alleviated.
3. Firewall settings, your Windows firewall may prevent IDM from downloading files. To ensure that IDM is allowed by the firewall:

-open the control panel and click system and security -> Windows Defender firewall-> allow applications to pass through the Windows firewall.

-Click Change Settings to ensure that IDM is checked in both private and public networks.

-If there is no IDM in the list, click Allow Other Applications to add the executable file of IDM manually.

4. check Malwarebytes and other security software

-Although you mentioned quitting Malwarebytes, sometimes some background processes of anti-virus software may still run and interfere with downloading. Try to temporarily disable Malwarebytes and test whether the download is successful if it is disabled.

-If you use other security software (such as firewall or network monitoring tools), you also need to check whether they restrict IDM's network activities.

5. IDM setting adjustment

-Open IDM, click Options, select a connection, and then make sure that the correct connection speed and type (such as broadband connection) are selected. You can try to adjust the number of download threads (the default is 8 threads) to improve the download speed.

-In Options, Save Path, make sure that the download path is valid and available.

6. Manual download alternative method. If IDM can't capture the file download link, you can try to right-click the download link, select copy the download link, and then manually paste it into IDM to download.

If these steps can't solve the problem, you can try to use other download managers or contact IDM's technical support for further help.

I hope the above information can be helpful to you. If you try the solution, feel free to tell me the results or the problems you encounter.

Best Wishes

Pyked | Microsoft Community Support Specialist