Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge is a useful feature for accessing older websites that aren’t compatible with newer technologies. This feature enables the Internet Explorer 11 rendering engine, allowing you to open pages that may have trouble viewing in modern browsers.
To enable this feature, go to your browser settings and enable the “Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode” option. This way, after restarting the application, you will be able to use the feature on any old web page.
Below, see the step-by-step guide to using Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge.
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- Open Edge’s “Internet Explorer Compatibility” menu
- Enable “Internet Explorer Mode”
- Restart Microsoft Edge
- Use Internet Explorer mode
- Keep IE mode always enabled on the page
- What happens when you enable Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge?
- Why doesn’t Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge work?
- Is it possible to enable Internet Explorer mode in Edge for Mac?
- Is it possible to disable Internet Explorer mode in Edge?
- Open Edge’s “Internet Explorer Compatibility” menu
Open the Microsoft Edge browser on your Windows computer and type edge://settings/defaultbrowser in the address bar. Then press Enter on your keyboard.
Typing the address to access Microsoft Edge settings (image: Lupa Charleaux/Tecnoblog)
- Enable “Internet Explorer Mode”
In the “Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE mode)” section, click the drop-down menu and select the “Allow” option.
Enabling Internet Explorer mode (IE mode) in the browser (image: Lupa Charleaux/Tecnoblog)
- Restart Microsoft Edge
After enabling Internet Explorer mode in Edge, tap the blue “Reset” button to change the browser settings.
Restarting Microsoft Edge (image: Lupa Charleaux/Tecnoblog)
- Use Internet Explorer mode
Go to the website you want to view in Internet Explorer mode and click the three-dot button in the top right corner of the browser to open a menu. Then click “Reload Internet Explorer mode.”
Using the “Reload Internet Explorer mode” tool on an old website (image: Lupa Charleaux/Tecnoblog)
- Keep IE mode always enabled on the page
Click the Internet Explorer icon in the right corner next to the address bar to see more options. Then, enable the option “Open this page in Internet Explorer mode next time”.
Then, click the blue “Done” button to continue using Internet Explorer whenever you access that specific website.
Enabling Internet Explorer mode on a specific website (image: Lupa Charleaux/Tecnoblog)
What happens when you enable Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge?
Edge’s Internet Explorer mode lets you view web pages designed for older versions of the Internet Explorer browser. Basically, the modern browser emulates the rendering engine used in Internet Explorer 11.
The feature is a useful tool for accessing websites or applications with functions that are not available in modern browsers. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence on government and public institution websites that have not received updates.
Why doesn’t Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge work?
There are a few things that may be preventing you from using Internet Explorer mode in Edge. The most common ones are:
- Settings:Check if you have correctly activated Internet Explorer mode in the settings and restarted the browser;
- Compatibility:Very old pages may not work correctly, even using IE mode;
- Extensions:Some extensions installed on your browser may interfere with the functionality of the feature. Try temporarily disabling them to troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Edge ;
- Organizational restrictions:If you use a corporate computer, security policies may limit the use of Internet Explorer mode. In this case, contact your company’s technical support;
- System updates:Keep Windows and Microsoft Edge up to date. The latest versions include compatibility improvements and bug fixes.
Is it possible to enable Internet Explorer mode in Edge for Mac?
Internet Explorer mode is not available in Edge for Mac computers. Microsoft ended support for the tool on Apple devices in November 2021.
Is it possible to disable Internet Explorer mode in Edge?
Yes, you can disable Internet Explorer mode by closing the tab or the Edge browser itself. When you reopen the app, you will be able to access pages in modern mode.
However, if you have enabled the option to use the tool every time you open a certain website, you need to disable the function in the page options. This will allow the website to load in Edge’s modern mode again.
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