How to Install Plugins in Konqueror

Plugins are little bits of programming that are intended to enhance your computer experience, particularly when you are online. Plugins can enable you to do many things, such as viewing videos or automatically refreshing a page on the Internet. Some plugins come already installed on your Web browser, while others have to be downloaded from online sources. In most cases, plugins are free. While Konqueror does not have any plugins available that are designed for it alone, it will accept and read plugins for other browsers such as Mozilla and Internet Explorer. If you know how to install plugins in Konqueror, you will be able to enjoy the varied and fun functions they provide.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• Unix operating system
• Computer

1. Start up Konqueror, then do a Web search for 'plugins' for a popular Web browser like Firefox, Explorer or Safari. When you find a plugin you think you might use and enjoy, click on it and follow the instructions for downloading found on that Web site. Note that different plugins may have differing download instructions.
2. Set Konqueror to read the plugin: Once your chosen plugin has downloaded to your computer, go to the Konqueror tool bar and click on 'Configure Konqueror.'
3. Choose 'plugins.'
4. Hit 'Refresh.'
5. Close Konqueror, then re-open it. Once you have re-opened Konqueror, it will be all set to read and use the plugin you just downloaded.

Tips & Warnings

• If you ever need further assistance with installing plugins for Konqueror, head straight to the Konqueror FAQs page (see Resources below).
• When searching the Internet for plugins, try using keywords containing the feature or function you would like your plugin to have. This will give you a more targeted result.
• You will need a Unix-based Operating system to run Konqueror.
• The Web is notorious for harboring for all sorts of malicious programs that can attach themselves to your hard drive as you cruise your favorite sites. Most Web browsers today come with some security features already installed, and Konqueror is no exception. However, in order to maximize your online security, additional measures may need to be taken. In most cases, it is advisable to install virus-scanning software and adware blockers on your computer.
• As these steps were created with Konqueror 3.5.2 in mind, some or all of them may not work with other versions.