Alongside the settings, it is also possible to use the Group Policy Editor to configure the compatibility mode. If you have to use this compatibility mode, the version of Microsoft Edge available in the stable channel includes the “Internet Explorer compatibilities” settings to quickly enable IE Mode and a separate option to open Edge when browsing an incompatible website with Internet Explorer. The feature loads the pages within Microsoft Edge like a regular website without using and managing multiple browsers. The compatibility “IE Mode” has been designed for organizations to load internal sites without using a different browser or redesigning the legacy pages. On Microsoft Edge, you can enable “IE Mode” to load websites designed for Internet Explorer in at least two ways from the browser default settings or through Group Policy, and in this guide, you will learn how.

However, you need to download and install the Microsoft Edge policy settings first.

You can also set up the compatibility mode on Microsoft Edge through Group Policy.

To enable IE mode on Edge, open Settings > Default browser, select the “Allow” option for the “Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE mode)” setting and restart the browser to apply the settings and load legacy websites correctly.

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