I'm switching our company's preferred browser from IE to Chrome and I've run into a problem.
When opening file:// links on our intranet, they open in chrome rather than explorer.
Is there any way to get file:// links to open using explorer?
2 Answers
I encountered this issue as well.
The reason behind it is security.
The security model of Chrome prevents/blocks the user from being able to open file:// links when the user selects (left clicks) the link, or selects to open them in a new window (middle click).
You will have to use an addon if you would like it anyway.
I think what you're looking for is how to register an application to a certain URL protocol, in your case file://. This question was asked earlier, see the link [1] below. I know it's an old question, but you might find some pointers there.
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