IDM (Internet Download Manager) is an application that helps speed up video download on your computer, laptop best today. However, you may have a problem that IDM does not automatically start downloading music and video links Facebook, Youtube, … when using Chrome. The following article I will guide you how to fix this error simply and quickly.
– What is IDM?
IDM (Internet Download Manager) Download Manager is a download manager only available on Microsoft Windows operating systems. This is a Shareware software, meaning this software is free to try for a while 30 days, when the trial period expires, you will need to pay for the license.
– Why doesn’t IDM automatically start downloading links?
+ Because the computer is infected with a virus.
+ The trial version of the software has expired.
+ IDM is not compatible with your computer.
+ IDM Extension / Add-on of Chrome is not installed or not opened.
Below is an article that teaches you two ways to fix errors, you should perform each way in the order of the instructions.
1. Instructions for checking the compatibility between IDM and the browser
You need to use the latest version of IDM and should not use the crack version. Currently, IDM allows you to use the software for free with a 30-day trial with basic features. However, after the trial period expires, you can sign up to continue using the paid version. or uninstall and reinstall the software on your computer to continue using it.
– Instructions to check the IDM version on the computer
+ Step 1: Open IDM up
Double-click left or right-click> Open to open the software.
Open IDM
+ Step 2: Check the current version of IDM
You press Help (Help)> Select Update to the new version (Check for updates).
Check the IDM version
If IDM is in the latest version, the message will appear as shown below> Click OK, got it.
Notice of current IDM version
When you see the old version or no longer usable, please log in to use the paid version.
– Comparison table between free IDM version and paid IDM
Free version | Paid version | |
Same | – Download fast, stable.
– Automatically start downloading links for movie, video, music, etc. – Continue to download the unfinished download. |
– Download fast, stable.
– Automatically start downloading links for movie, video, music, etc. – Continue to download the unfinished download. |
Different | – Shelf life: 30 days.
– Do not automatically update when a new version is available. – Using potential cracked viruses, spyware, … |
– Unlimited use of time.
– Automatic and free updates when new versions are available. – Using genuine software, no virus or data loss risk, … |
Comparison between IDM and free fee
Besides, you can uninstall and reinstall the software according to the instructions below.
– Instructions for installing the latest version of IDM
Publisher: Tonec Company, USA.
Version: 6.37 Build 14
Capacity: 7MB
Support on: IDM support on these operating systems: Windows 7/8/10. Compatible with almost any browser such as: IE, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, …
Download link: You clicked HERE to download.
+ Step 1: Download IDM to your computer
At the homepage of IDM, click the button Try Internet Download Manager for free to download to computer.
IDM download button
+ Step 2: Perform installation operations
Double-click on the downloaded file in the Downloads folder.
Double click to install
You clicked arrow button to select the language you want> Press OK, got it.
Choose a language
Press Continue.
Click Continue
You tick the box I accept the terms of the license agreement > Click Continue.
Accept the terms
Next, select the folder to install the software by pressing the button Browser > Continue.
Choose where to store
Press Continue.
Click Continue
Press Finish to complete the installation.
Click the Finish button to complete the operation
2. Instructions to enable Extension / Add-on of IDM on Chrome
– Step 1: Access the Extensions section
You open up Chrome and enter chrome: // extensions / on the search bar> Press Enter. Alternatively, you can click the icon 3 dots > Select Other tools > Select Extensions.
How to open extensions
– Step 2: Turn on IDM utility
You slide the button to the right to activate the utility of IDM.
Activate IDM utility
3. Instructions to install Extension / Add-on of IDM on Chrome
In case you have enabled the IDM extension but still cannot upload videos, try reinstalling the IDM extension into Chrome. The steps are as follows:
– Step 1: Delete the old utility
In the Chrome extension interface, you press the button Erase of IDM to delete.
Click the Delete button to delete the gadget
– Step 2: Install the new IDM extension
You access the root of IDM (usually C: Program Files Internet Download Manager), find the file IDMGCExt.crx and Drag and drop files into the Chrome extension page.
Drag and drop files from the root directory to the Chrome extension
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