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What this page wants to install a service handler means?
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users encountered an interesting option inGoogle Chrome. It is abuttonbeside the bookmark star in the right part of the address bar.
If you hover over it, the message “this page wants to install a service handler” will appear. Very few people know what that means. One userasked the following questionon the officialGoogleforum:
why is gmail requesting to install a service handler?
In this case, we can say thatGoogle Chromeis making the request and notGmail.
But what does thisbuttonstands for? In this article, we will explain what it means and how to disable or enable it.
What is this page that wants to install a service handler message?
When you open a page, some links can open certain programs. These links are called logs and they use handlers as programs. For example, web services, such asGmailand Google Calendar use handlers.
When you click on thebutton, it will show you a small box with three options:Use,No, andIgnore. TheIgnoreoption is set as default.
If you click onManage handler settings, it will take you to the Privacy section of the Chrome settings.
It is worth mentioning that “this page wants to install a service handler” message can be ignored. There’s no danger to your computer or your privacy.
Still, if you want to disable or enable the option, follow the steps below.
1. Disable the option
2. Enable the option
Follow the same steps to open Handlers, but chooseAllow sites to ask to become default handlers for protocols (recommended).
Conclusion
So, there is not much to say about the message “this page wants to install a service handler”. It is just a simple option inGoogle Chromeregarding some actions in youremail client.
You can enable, disable, or simply ignore the option. It is entirely up to you.
Firefox is usually the best replacement for users who are troubled by Chrome. However, Mozilla Firefox isn’t based on Chromium and thus it might have limitations. There are other efficient browsers that have all the Chrome features, plus integrated apps and high security. The one we recommend is Opera One.
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Did our explanations help you? What do you do when the “this page wants to install a service handler” message appears? Do let us know in the comments section below!
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
