How to use YouTube Center with Internet Explorer

IMPORTANT NOTE: YouTube Center 2.0 and above requires Internet Explorer 11 to function correctly. The reason for this is YouTube Center uses the defineGetter and defineSetter functions which are only available in Internet Explorer 11. Only the older YouTube Center 1.32.4 will function correctly in Internet Explorer 10 and below.

If you're using Windows 7 and you want YouTube Center working now, you can try installing the release preview of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 but it's recommended to wait until the final release of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7. If you're on Windows 8, you'll have to wait until October 18th for Microsoft to push out the Windows 8.1 update.

IEPro

This tutorial should help users whom want YouTube Center working with Internet Explorer by using IEPro on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. :)

• Step 1: Keep this in mind. IEPro will NOT work with 64-bit Internet Explorer AND you will need to make sure you have Enhanced Protected Mode DISABLED in Internet Options > Advanced in the Security section. Once you make sure of this, open Task Manager with IE open and verify that the running iexplore.exe process is 32-bit, and not 64-bit. There will be one 64-bit iexplore.exe process, but as long as there is one 32-bit process that one won't matter.

NOTE: Internet Explorer 11 enables Enhanced Protected Mode by default, so it's imperative that you disable it.

• Step 2: Download IEPro. While installing it, uncheck Enable Spell Checker but leave Enable Userscripts Plugins checked. Of course, when asked you don't want to install ProgSense. Then, let it install. In case you're having issues finding the correct download, I've mirrored the installer I use here: mega.co.nz

• Step 3: This is very important. If IE opens after installing IEPro close it. Then go to where IEPro is installed (C:\Program Files\IEPro on 32-bit Windows or C:\Program Files (x86)\IEPro on 64-bit Windows) and open the userscripts folder. Once inside that folder, delete all userscripts inside.

• Step 4a: If you're using Internet Explorer 10 and below, you need to download the YouTube Center 1.32.4 script by right clicking on the link, then saving it to your desktop. Then take the 622431.user.js file and rename it to YouTubeCenter.ieuser.js and drop it inside IEPro's userscripts folder. If UAC prompts you, allow it.

• Step 4b: If you're using Internet Explorer 11 or above, you need to download the latest YouTube Center script by right clicking on the link, then saving it to your desktop. Then take the 114002.user.js file and rename it to YouTubeCenter.ieuser.js and drop it inside IEPro's userscripts folder. If UAC prompts you, allow it.

• Step 5: Open Internet Explorer. Before we mess with IEPro, we need to disable the crappy Grab Pro addon. So, go to Internet Options > Programs and click the Manage add-ons button. Once there enable IE7Pro BHO, IE7Pro Preferences but disable Grab Pro and IE7Pro Grab and Drag. Yes, every time you disable/enable a plugin, it'll prompt you to enable/disable the rest. Look carefully when you do this so you'll end up with Grab Pro and IE7Pro Grab and Drag disabled but with IE7Pro BHO and IE7Pro Preferences enabled. Close IE then reopen it for safe measure.

• Step 6: Time to enter IEPro's preferences. If you don't see the IEPro icon, you can access it from the menu (Tools > IE7Pro Preferences) or you can add a icon to the Command bar by right clicking near the top of IE and enabling the Command bar by clicking on the option. Then right click on the icons on the Command bar, go to Customize then go to Add or remove commands. Then just find IEPro's icon and add it and move it around if you wish to do so. Once you load up IEPro's prefences you're met with options under the modules section. UNCHECK everything except Scripts & Plugins, then hit Ok then close and reopen IE again.

• Step 7: Open IEPro's prefences again and click on the User Scripts section. If you've done everything correctly up until now, you should see YouTube Center listed. Check YouTube Center, then close IE again and reopen it.

That's it, IE should have access to the YouTube Center userscript now through IEPro.

Adguard (Paid Solution)

It's possible to use YouTube Center by injecting the script using the paid solution adblocker, Adguard. The major benefits of using this method are the following;

• A great single solution for all browsers including Internet Explorer (all versions), Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, etc. without the need of Greasemonkey, Tampermonkey, Violentmonkey, IEPro, etc.**
• When using Adguard's WFP network driver, YouTube Center will work perfectly with Internet Explorer using Enhanced Protected Mode, 64-bit Internet Explorer, Modern UI (aka Metro) Internet Explorer, etc.

However, there's a few downsides to using this method;

• Adguard is a paid solution that requires a subscription purchase after the 30 day trial since it's a premium adblocker.
• You can't get all userscripts in general to work through Adguard and getting userscripts working does require technical knowledge on how filteration rules in Adguard works.
• Some features of YouTube Center may not work, e.g. possible the update feature. However that's not really needed since if the the script is cached locally and there's an update, the next time you visit YouTube the script will automatically be downloaded/updated.

Still want to use YouTube Center through Adguard? It's simple...

• If you're using Internet Explorer 10 and below, use the following rule;

youtube.com|s.ytimg.com/yts/jsbin/###adg_start_script_inject </style> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://userscripts.org/scripts/version/114002/622431.user.js"></script> <style type="text/css"> #adg_end_script_inject

• If you're using Internet Explorer 11 and above, using the following rule;

youtube.com|s.ytimg.com/yts/jsbin/###adg_start_script_inject </style> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://userscripts.org/scripts/source/114002.user.js"></script> <style type="text/css"> #adg_end_script_inject

This rule when added to Adguard injects YouTube Center into YouTube and pages with embedded YouTube videos. That's it! YouTube Center should be working fine now!

This tutorial was written by Awesome Donkey on userscripts.org.