How to Emulate Internet Explorer in Edge
In today’s digital landscape, Internet Explorer (IE) has been replaced by Microsoft Edge, which offers a faster, more secure, and modern web browsing experience. However, some websites and applications still rely on the older IE browser for compatibility reasons. If you’re using Microsoft Edge and need to emulate Internet Explorer, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
1. Enable Internet Explorer Mode in Edge
To emulate Internet Explorer in Edge, you first need to enable Internet Explorer Mode. This feature allows Edge to render web pages using the IE engine, ensuring compatibility with legacy websites and applications.
1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner to access the menu.
2. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down and click on “Default browser.”
4. In the “Internet Explorer mode” section, toggle the switch to “On.”
2. Configure Internet Explorer Mode
Once you’ve enabled Internet Explorer Mode, you can configure it to better suit your needs.
1. Go back to the Edge settings menu by clicking on the three dots in the upper-right corner.
2. Select “Extensions” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down and find “Internet Explorer Mode” in the list of installed extensions.
4. Click on “Manage” to access the settings for Internet Explorer Mode.
5. Here, you can configure options such as opening IE11 sites in a separate window, using IE11’s compatibility view, and enabling IE11’s ActiveX controls.
3. Use Internet Explorer Mode
Now that you’ve enabled and configured Internet Explorer Mode, you can start using it to access websites and applications that require the older browser.
1. Open the website or application you need to access in Edge.
2. If the site detects that you’re using Edge, it may prompt you to open it in Internet Explorer Mode. Click “Open in Internet Explorer Mode” to proceed.
3. If the site doesn’t prompt you, you can manually open the site in IE Mode by clicking on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Edge window, selecting “Open with,” and then choosing “Internet Explorer Mode.”
4. Troubleshooting
In some cases, you may encounter issues while using Internet Explorer Mode in Edge. Here are a few troubleshooting tips:
1. Ensure that you have the latest version of Microsoft Edge installed.
2. Clear your Edge cache and cookies to resolve rendering issues.
3. If you’re experiencing compatibility issues, try opening the site in IE11’s compatibility view by clicking on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Edge window, selecting “Open with,” and then choosing “Internet Explorer 11 compatibility view.”
By following these steps, you can successfully emulate Internet Explorer in Microsoft Edge, ensuring compatibility with legacy websites and applications.
