Browser Extension in Chrome.

[GTP]

I noticed today on a client laptop an extension in Google Chrome that looks like a music note with lines to the left.
Its not listed in the extensions. Does anyone know what it is?
It appears to be some type of controller for Youtube.

TIA

 

[nlinecomputers]

Can you see a folder for it?

Go to %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions

Go to %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings

 

[GTP]

Thanks, I'll look tomorrow.

 

[Markverhyden]

You can also screen shot the picture and do a picture search.

 

[GTP]

Tried removing all the extensions from:

Go to %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions

Go to %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings

Reinstalled uBlock Origin and the Emsisoft extension, but opening Youtube in Chrome makes it reappear.

 

[callthatgirl]

I have it too

 

[callthatgirl]

So I clicked on it and it download a tiny music player. It played a vacuum I was looking at on Amazon, not in my extensions.

 

[callthatgirl]

Found more
chrome://flags, look for "Global Media Controls": Disable

 

[mikeroq]

New chrome feature been around a few months.

Chrome testing new media playback controls that work with background tabs (Update: Available for all)

www.androidpolice.com

 

[Blues]

I hate how these update come out give a new feature that is barely mentioned and you aren't given any information on toggling it off incase you just prefer not to have such a function.

 

[nlinecomputers]

I hate how these update come out give a new feature that is barely mentioned and you aren't given any information on toggling it off incase you just prefer not to have such a function.

And people would be just as annoyed with a tab opening with release notes after the update. Can’t win.

 

[britechguy]

I hate how these update come out give a new feature that is barely mentioned and you aren't given any information on toggling it off incase you just prefer not to have such a function.

As I have often said: Then just let it lie.

If I can find the on/off switch or (more likely) the show/hide switch I will throw it to reduce visual clutter. But if I can't, the button just never gets pressed.

 

[mikeroq]

I should use this more. Seems handy. Makes it easier to pause what I have playing in youtube. Plus don't have to switch tabs.

 

[Blues]

And people would be just as annoyed with a tab opening with release notes after the update. Can’t win.

Often times after an initial update I get a one time window from many apps that give some info but I do know what you mean there and I will admit I am plenty guilty of just closing the one time window myself.

 

[GTP]

Found more
chrome://flags, look for "Global Media Controls": Disable

Thank you, very helpful information.
Thanks to all for your input.

 

[GTP]

Found more
chrome://flags, look for "Global Media Controls": Disable

Hmmm which one do I disable?

 

[callthatgirl]

I'd do them all lol

 

[GTP]

I'd do them all lol

I'll try them all and see if it does it.
Thanks

 

[MDD1963]

I was internally chuckling something to the effect of 'how do people get this sort of crap in their browsers?!', but, quickly played a Youtube video, and, ...saw 'it' there, as soon as the video plays. (It still does not show in actual browser extensions tab, however)

I henceforth declare it normal, it seeming to be just a quick access shortcut to play/pause, on videos...

 

[mikeroq]

From what I can see there is no longer a flag to disable it. You would have to modify the shortcut and add this parameter:

 --disable-features=GlobalMediaControls