How to Add a Plugin

by Brendan O'Brien

Plug-ins are small applications that attach to your browser on your computer. They can enhance your browsing experience by offering specific tools to be able to view certain types of content like graphics and videos. You can download and install applications for both Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers.

Internet Explorer

Launch your browser and surf to the site that offers the plug-in.

Click the download or install button that is on the page. Click the "Run" or "Install" button on the window that appears.

Follow the prompts that may appear. Some Internet Explorer plug-ins download and install automatically. Others may require you to agree to a license and designate a location for the software on your computer.

Restart your browser.

Firefox

Launch your Firefox browser and surf to the Firefox plug-in page (see Resources).

Find the plug-in that you want to install. Click the "Download Now" button that corresponds with your operating system.

Follow the prompts that may appear. Some Firefox plug-ins download and install automatically. Others may require you to agree to a license and designate a location for the software on your computer.

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About the Author

Brendan O'Brien is a professional journalist in Milwaukee, Wis. He has worked for several news organizations, newspapers such as the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" and trade magazines during his career of more than 15 years. He is currently a freelance writer who works for several publications.