Sorts of CRX Files

Chief CRX Description

.CRX

File ID:	.crx
Type:	Chrome Extension

A CRX is a file extension that is related to Google Chrome which is developed by Google. CRX file extension adds extra features or themes to the Google Chrome web browser. CRX files are saved in a compacted format and comprise files, like images and executable programs as well as using in installing browser addons such as games, ad blockers, and news readers.

Author:	Google
Division:	Plugin Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.crx

Software Programs That Open The Chrome Extension:

7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Windows

Android

Linux

Google Chrome by Google

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

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Understanding CRX Issues

Frequent CRX Opening Issues

7-Zip is Not Installed

Double-clicking your CRX file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open CRX File". Usually, this is because you do not have 7-Zip for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens CRX files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Incorrect 7-Zip Version

It is possible that your version of 7-Zip isn't able to open your Chrome Extension file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of 7-Zip installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Chrome Extension file was created by a different (newer) version of 7-Zip than what's installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the CRX file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening CRX files are due to having the incorrect version of 7-Zip installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading CRX Files

Errors opening Chrome Extension files can still occur even with the latest 7-Zip software installed on your computer. Other CRX opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• CRX file type Registry entries are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the CRX file inside the Windows Registry
• 7-Zip or another CRX application experienced a flawed installation
• The CRX itself is corrupted
• Malware-tainted CRX file can't be opened
• Device drivers for CRX-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Chrome Extension file