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DaveChomas
Microsoft
Apr 08, 2019Extensions - Chrome or Microsoft Store?
so if an extension is available on both stores, should I use the one from the MS Store? and do I need to use the Win 10 Accounts extension to get SSO?
Mike Glenn
May 21, 2019Steel Contributor
DaveChomas wrote:so if an extension is available on both stores, should I use the one from the MS Store?
I take the approach of always installing extensions from the Microsoft store first—if available there. If not, then I look in the Google Chrome store. This is probably the most helpful approach for providing Insider feedback to "Edgium" browser and extension developers.
That being said, about a week ago, I had to uninstall the Microsoft Store LastPass extension (ver. 4.26 at the time) and install the Chrome Store version (4.27 at that time) instead as the former was presenting "An error occurred while attempting to to contact the server". This was a minor issue because waiting a couple seconds and clicking the LastPass extension again revealed that it actually connected successfully. Nevertheless, I wanted to see if the Chrome Store version would resolve this issue and it did.
BTW, one annoyance with the Microsoft Store—aside from the version being older—is, I couldn't find version info on any extensions—other than by installing them. So, there's no convenient way to check if/when the Microsoft Store version has been updated. This kind of annoyance could drive more tech-savvy users to the Chrome Store—if it's still the case after Edgium is released.
NicolSD
May 21, 2019Steel Contributor
That being said, about a week ago, I had to uninstall the Microsoft Store LastPass extension (ver. 4.26 at the time) and install the Chrome Store version (4.27 at that time) instead as the former was presenting "An error occurred while attempting to to contact the server". This was a minor issue because waiting a couple seconds and clicking the LastPass extension again revealed that it actually connected successfully. Nevertheless, I wanted to see if the Chrome Store version would resolve this issue and it did.
Mike Glenn I wish the solution was just as easy for me. I have tried both versions and I still get the same error message.
- Mike GlennMay 21, 2019Steel Contributor
"I wish the solution was just as easy for me. I have tried both versions and I still get the same error message." NicolSD
That's strange. What version of Windows are you running? I'm on 1903 build 18362.116 (19H1 Release Preview). It may not be relevant. I'm just curious.
- NicolSDMay 21, 2019Steel Contributor
Mike Glenn I am on build 18898 (20H1).