Manage Google Chrome and Internet Explorer 11 plugins, retrieve default browser and troubleshoot browsing-related issues.
Script Clear Chrome settings
- Version 1.1.0.0 – Chrome is restarted after clearing settings. Some minor improvements
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Clears Chrome files according to the specified parameters. Useful for troubleshooting several browsing-related issues. The script is developed for Windows 10 and 7 and Chrome 65 onwards.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as interactive user.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Chrome Settings Campaign Id | UID of the campaign to notify the user that Chrome must be closed |
| 2 | Browsing History | List of visited websites. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
| 3 | Cache | Cached images and sites. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
| 4 | Cookies | Cookies saved on the device by websites. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleaned Settings | StringList | List of cleaned settings |
Further Information
Bookmarks and passwords are not included in the available settings, as they are synchronized when logged-in in Chrome.
Script Get Chrome Plugins
- Version 2.0.0.0 – Added plugins status and some code improvements
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Retrieves the plugins currently configured for Chrome, in alphabetical order, displaying version and status.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as interactive user.
Parameters
None.
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrome Plugins Count | Int | Number of Chrome plugins available |
| 2 | Chrome Plugins Names | StringList | Chrome plugins names, followed by version and status |
Script Set Google Chrome Plugins
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Sets a list of plugins to be installed or banned by editing Google Chrome Policies. Removing previous policies is also possible. The script is designed for Windows 10 and 7, and Google Chrome 65 onwards.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as local system.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campaign Id | Campaign Id to invoke when Google Chrome is needed to be closed |
| 2 | Banned Plugins | Plugin Id, or a comma-separated list of plugin Ids to be banned on the device. Type “” to not change this policy |
| 3 | Mandatory Plugins | Plugin Id, or a comma-separated list of plugin Ids to be installed on the device. Type “” to not change this policy |
| 4 | Remove Previous Policies | Set if the previous Google Chrome policies have to be removed before applying the new ones stated in the previous parameters. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
Outputs
None.
Further Information
Manages plugins from all user profiles on the device, even if the profile is not the current loaded one. Plugin Id can be found in the Google Chrome Store file information. A normal user cannot disable plugins that have been installed by Google Chrome Policies. When a plugin is banned, the user cannot install it using the Google Chrome Store.
Script Clear Internet Explorer 11 settings
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Clears Internet Explorer files according to the specified parameters. Useful for troubleshooting several browsing-related issues. The script is designed for Windows 10 and 7 and Internet Explorer 11.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as interactive user.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Browsing History | List of visited websites. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
| 2 | Cookies | Cookies and files saved on the device by websites. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
| 3 | Forms Data | Saved information typed into forms. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
| 4 | Passwords | Saved passwords. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
| 5 | Temporary Files | Copies of webpages, images and media. Set it to “true” for deletion, “false” otherwise |
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleaned Settings | StringList | List of cleaned settings |
Script Get Internet Explorer Plugins
- Version 1.0.1.0 – Additional registry paths are checked
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Retrieves the plugins currently configured for Internet Explorer and displays them in alphabetical order. The script is designed for Windows 10 and 7, and Internet Explorer 11.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as interactive user.
Parameters
None.
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet Explorer Plugins Count | Int | Number of Internet Explorer plugins available |
| 2 | Internet Explorer Plugins Names | StringList | Internet Explorer plugins names |
Script Set Internet Explorer Plugins
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Enables or disables Internet Explorer plugins by editing Group Policies. The script is designed for Windows 10 and 7, and Internet Explorer 11.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as local system.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campaign Id | Campaign Id to invoke when Internet Explorer is needed to be closed |
| 2 | Plugins Names | Plugin name, or a comma-separated list of plugins names |
| 3 | Status | Status, or comma-separated list of status, to apply to the plugin. Values expected enabled / disabled |
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plugins Status | StringList | Internet Explorer plugins configured and their status |
Further Information
Manages plugins from all user profiles on the device, even if the profile is not the current logged one.
Script Get Default Browser
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Retrieves browser name that is configured as default.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as interactive user.
Parameters
None.
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Default Browser | String | Name of the default browser. Empty, if no browser associated with HTTP(S) protocol |
Further Information
This script has been successfully tested with Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer and Edge.
Any other browser whose installation follows Microsoft standards should be equally recognized.
Content
Campaigns
Remote Actions
Required Modules
Nexthink Act
Nexthink Engage
Platforms
Windows
Compatibility
V6.14 and later