How to Make Microsoft Edge Look Like Internet Explorer
Are you nostalgic for the classic look of Internet Explorer? Do you find Microsoft Edge’s modern interface too sleek and want to bring back some of that old-school charm? Well, you’re in luck! With a few simple steps, you can make Microsoft Edge look and feel just like Internet Explorer. Here’s how to do it.
1. Open Microsoft Edge
First, open Microsoft Edge on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the Edge icon on your taskbar or by searching for “Microsoft Edge” in the Start menu.
2. Access Settings
Once Edge is open, click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the window to access the menu. From there, select “Settings” to open the settings page.
3. Customize Appearance
In the settings page, scroll down to the “Appearance” section. Here, you will find options to customize the look of your browser. To make Edge look like Internet Explorer, you’ll want to change the following settings:
– Theme: Set the theme to “Light” or “Dark” depending on your preference.
– Color: Choose a color that resembles the classic Internet Explorer color scheme. You can pick a shade of blue or gray to get that authentic look.
– Start page: You can set the start page to “A blank page” or “A custom page” to mimic the simple start page of Internet Explorer.
4. Modify the Address Bar
To make the address bar look more like Internet Explorer’s, you can adjust the following settings:
– Address bar: Change the address bar style to “Classic” to give it a more traditional appearance.
– Search: Turn off the search bar if you prefer not to have it.
5. Enable Internet Explorer Compatibility Mode
If you want Edge to render web pages in a way that’s more similar to Internet Explorer, you can enable the compatibility mode. To do this:
– Go back to the settings page.
– Scroll down to the ” Websites ” section.
– Click on ” Websites ” to expand the menu.
– Find ” Internet Explorer compatibility ” and toggle the switch to ” On “.
– Click on ” Add ” and enter the website URL you want to open in compatibility mode.
6. Install Internet Explorer Mode
To fully replicate the Internet Explorer experience, you can install the Internet Explorer Mode extension in Edge. This allows you to open web pages in a separate IE engine within Edge. Here’s how to do it:
– Go back to the settings page.
– Scroll down to the ” Extensions ” section.
– Click on ” Get extensions from Microsoft Store ” to open the store.
– Search for ” Internet Explorer Mode ” and install the extension.
– Once installed, you can open web pages in IE mode by clicking on the ” IE ” icon in the address bar.
And there you have it! By following these steps, you can make Microsoft Edge look and feel like Internet Explorer. Enjoy your nostalgic browsing experience!
