Guidance to fix IDM not capturing links on Chrome in 2020 or IDM not capturing YouTube links, Cốc cốc latest version is an essential computer trick you cannot overlook. It is a tool that supports downloading software quickly without interruption. Therefore, Softbuzz will share and guide users how to thoroughly fix and troubleshoot the latest IDM link capturing errors in 2020.
Please pay attention and follow the article below.
What is IDM not capturing links phenomenon?
IDM không bắt link can be simply understood as when you have installed IDM (download accelerator software) but cannot download files with IDM on browsers like Firefox, Cốc cốc, Chrome, or Opera. You don’t see the IDM extension icon or utility in the video or music corner as usual.
This is the phenomenon of IDM not automatically capturing links.
Causes of IDM not capturing links error
Multiple reasons can lead to IDM errors on browsers like Chrome and Cốc cốc or Firefox. Here are some main causes of IDM failing to automatically capture links on Chrome and other web browsers.
- The current IDM version is too old; you haven’t updated it for a long time.
- You haven’t added the idm extension for chrome (not allowing IDM to Chrome) or other web browsers, causing IDM auto-capturing links to fail.
- You haven’t added your browser into IDM configuration settings.
- Your web browser is outdated and incompatible with the current IDM utility, so you cannot add IDM extension to Chrome.
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Let’s explore the methods to fix IDM not capturing links on Google Chrome newest update in 2020 with 100% success rate. Stay tuned for the article.
#5 Ways to Fix IDM Not Capturing Links Error on Chrome, YouTube in 2020
#Method 1: Update to the latest IDM version
First, to fix IDM not capturing YouTube links in 2020, try updating to the latest IDM version. If you don’t have it, you can download free IDM at
Or, you can update IDM and then use IDM key to activate it.
#Method 2: Update your current web browser
If you encounter IDM not capturing links on Chrome, Firefox, Cốc cốc, and updating IDM alone is ineffective, you should update your browser to the latest version by:
- For Chrome: click the 3-dot icon → select Help → About Google Chrome → wait for Chrome to update, then restart the browser.
- For Cốc Cốc: click the Cốc Cốc icon → select About Cốc Cốc → wait for the latest version to update → restart Cốc Cốc browser.
#Method 3: Add IDM extension for Chrome
Adding IDM Extension for Chrome is an effective fix for IDM not automatically capturing links on Chrome in 2020 that you shouldn’t miss.
After updating your browser, check whether IDM extension is added to your browser. If so, enable the IDM utility. If not, you should add IDM to Chrome.
Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Click the 3-dot icon on Chrome → More tools → Extensions
Step 2: In Extensions, check if IDM utility exists
If yes, enable the IDM extension on Chrome.
If not, you can add IDM to Chrome by:
- Go to IDM installation folder at C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager (for 64-bit OS) or C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager (for 32-bit OS).
- Drag the file IDMGCExt.crx into the browser’s extension page → click Add Extensions
Here is the result after adding IDM to Chrome. Try checking if the IDM not capturing YouTube links error is fixed now.
#Method 4: Check if the browser is added in IDM settings
If the above methods do not fix IDM not capturing links spontaneously, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open IDM → Options (Settings)
Step 2: Choose General → Under “Capture download from the following browsers,” check if your web browser is listed. If not, add your browser (add browser…) and then click OK to finish.
#Method 5: Fix IDM not capturing MP3, MP4 links
Step 1: Open IDM → Options (Settings)
Step 2: Choose File types → default (Default) → Check if MP3, MP4 formats are included. If not, include them and click OK.
#Method 6: Uninstall IDM and reinstall from scratch
If you still haven’t fixed IMD link capturing error on Chrome and YouTube, consider uninstalling IDM using Your Uninstaller software and then reinstall the latest IDM. If you don’t have uninstallation software, you can download here
Tutorial Video
In cases of IDM not capturing Google Drive links or IDM not catching Fshare links, the causes are similar, mainly IDM not capturing links in web browsers. Therefore, simple troubleshooting as guided above should suffice. Feel free to comment if you need assistance. If useful, please share this article with others.
