Do I still need the Windows Keyboard Guard Extension now?

Usually no. Current Windows releases already include built-in keyboard protection. This page now exists only for older versions or when support asks you to check the extension path.

What should I do after installing the extension?

If you are explicitly troubleshooting the older extension path, validate once in self-check tools and once on the target platform before the real interview.

Do I need this extension on macOS?

No. This page is only for a smaller set of older Windows browser troubleshooting cases.

Older Windows browser compatibility notes, kept only for older-version troubleshooting or when support asks you to check the extension path

Windows Keyboard Guard Extension (Older Versions Only)

~~This extension is the recommended extra path for current Windows browser scenarios.~~

Current Windows releases already include built-in keyboard protection, so normal usage no longer needs this extra extension. This page now remains only for older versions, or when support asks you to check the older browser-extension setup.

Current bottom line

~~If you worry about Windows browser keyboard capture, install this extension next.~~ The standard Windows desktop app already includes built-in keyboard protection. Read the rest of this page only when support explicitly asks you to verify the older extension behavior.

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When you actually need it

Good reason to open it

You are troubleshooting an older version, or support explicitly asked you to validate the older browser-extension setup.

Usually unnecessary now

The default desktop-client path is already stable, or the real issue comes from the input method, meeting app, permissions, sharing mode, or multi-monitor setup.

Not for this case

macOS users, non-browser scenarios, or issues unrelated to keyboard events do not need this extension.

Extension package download (older versions only)

Most users can skip this section

If you are on a current Windows release, this is no longer part of the standard setup flow.

Temporary Windows Compatibility Extension

Download the Chrome / Edge package

Install this only if a Windows browser may still capture or detect keyboard events after the standard self-check flow. Most users do not need an extra extension.

Works with Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium)Documented version: 1.0

Download Extension

The download link is configured and ready to use.Backup link

Installation steps (older versions / troubleshooting only)

Download and unzip the package

After download, unzip the full package and keep the folder intact.

Open the extensions page

Use chrome://extensions/ in Chrome or edge://extensions/ in Edge.

Turn on Developer mode

Enable Developer mode in the top-right corner.

Choose Load unpacked

Select the unzipped folder. After installation you should see Interview AiBox Windows Compatibility Helper.

Pin the extension so you can quickly verify the current configuration before an interview.

Refresh or reopen the target tab

After installation, refresh the target Chrome / Edge tab or reopen the page so the new configuration is fully applied.

Chrome extension installation reference

The screenshot above shows the browser extensions page. The intended flow is: turn on Developer mode, choose Load unpacked, select the unzipped extension folder, and pin the extension to the toolbar.

Recommended configuration for the older extension path

The default setup is usually enough

In most cases, you can install the extension, refresh the target tab, and start using it without extra changes. Unless you really need custom key behavior, it is better not to modify settings beyond language.

Keep the language on Auto first, unless you prefer a fixed language
Start with the default Ctrl scope and only change it when needed
Keep the text-field option off unless you explicitly need it
After changing settings, use self-check tools to verify keyboard-event detection behavior
Then rehearse once more on the real interview platform

Compatibility Mode

Controls whether the current browser page should use the extension behavior.

Language

Supports Auto, English, and 简体中文 so users in different regions can switch directly.

Ctrl Scope

Supports left Ctrl, right Ctrl, or both. In most cases, the default setup is enough.

Text-Field Behavior

Controls whether inputs and editable areas use the same setting. Off by default is safer.

Windows Keyboard Guard Extension popup reference

This screenshot shows the installed popup UI. Start by checking whether compatibility mode is enabled, whether the language matches your preference, whether the Ctrl scope is still on the default value, and whether the text-field option remains off.

If you want to disable or remove the extension

Turn off compatibility mode in the popup first
Then disable or remove it from the browser extensions page
After removal, Interview AiBox still continues on the default desktop-client path. This does not affect macOS users or the normal product flow

Practical advice

Refresh the tab first

After installation, refresh or reopen the target Chrome or Edge tab so the extension can fully apply to the current page.

Verify in self-check tools

Use self-check tools to verify keyboard-event detection behavior before you return to the real interview platform.

Avoid over-tuning

If the default desktop-client path is already stable, avoid depending on the extension long term. The default setup is usually enough.