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        "content": "What%20is%20Internet%20Explorer%20Mode%20in%20Microsoft%20Edge%3F"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a detailed explanation of **Internet Explorer Mode (IE Mode)** in Microsoft Edge \u2014 what it is, why it exists, how it works, how to use it, and its future:\n\n---\n\n## What is IE Mode\n\n- IE Mode is a compatibility feature in Microsoft Edge that lets users open websites using the **Internet Explorer 11 engine (Trident/MSHTML)**, while still browsing most of the web with Edge\u2019s modern **Chromium engine**. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode?utm_source=openai))  \n- It was created to help organizations and users who still rely on older websites or internal apps built for IE \u2014 websites that don\u2019t function properly in modern browsers. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Why it Exists\n\n- **Retirement of Internet Explorer**: Microsoft officially ended support for the Internet Explorer desktop application on June 15, 2022. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/internet-explorer-mode-in-microsoft-edge-6604162f-e38a-48b2-acd2-682dbac6f0de?form=MA13HS&utm_source=openai))  \n- IE Mode ensures compatibility with legacy web technologies such as ActiveX, Browser Helper Objects, and older document modes. This is especially vital for organizations using intranet sites or enterprise applications that haven\u2019t been updated. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Key Features & Capabilities\n\n| Feature | Supported in IE Mode? |\n|---------|------------------------|\n| ActiveX controls (like Java, Silverlight) | Yes ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Enterprise document modes & IE settings (security zones, group policies) | Yes ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Browser Helper Objects (BHOs) | Yes ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Edge extensions (that work with page content) | Yes (some types) ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode?utm_source=openai)) |\n| IE-specific toolbars or navigation menus | No ([techtarget.com](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterprisedesktop/tip/How-to-enable-Internet-Explorer-mode-on-Microsoft-Edge?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## How to Use IE Mode\n\n1. **Enable the mode**  \n   - In Edge \u2192 go to `Settings` \u2192 `Default Browser`.  \n   - Turn on **\u201cAllow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode.\u201d** Then *restart* Edge. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/internet-explorer-mode-in-microsoft-edge-6604162f-e38a-48b2-acd2-682dbac6f0de?form=MA13HS&utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Open a site in IE Mode**  \n   - Navigate to a site that needs IE compatibility.  \n   - Click the three dots (menu), then select **\u201cReload in Internet Explorer mode.\u201d** ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/internet-explorer-mode-in-microsoft-edge-6604162f-e38a-48b2-acd2-682dbac6f0de?form=MA13HS&utm_source=openai))  \n   - On non-Enterprise devices, you can add sites to an IE Mode pages list so they auto-load in IE mode. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/internet-explorer-mode-in-microsoft-edge-6604162f-e38a-48b2-acd2-682dbac6f0de?form=MA13HS&utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Recognizing IE Mode**  \n   - When an IE-only site is loaded, an IE logo shows up to the left of the address bar. Clicking it gives more info. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode?utm_source=openai))  \n\n4. **Exit IE Mode**  \n   - Use the \u201cLeave IE mode\u201d notification bar.  \n   - Close the IE-mode tab and open a new one. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/internet-explorer-mode-in-microsoft-edge-6604162f-e38a-48b2-acd2-682dbac6f0de?form=MA13HS&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Limitations & Important Notes\n\n- IE Mode using deprecated technologies (like ActiveX) can expose systems to security risks. Use only when necessary. ([techtarget.com](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterprisedesktop/tip/How-to-enable-Internet-Explorer-mode-on-Microsoft-Edge?utm_source=openai))  \n- Some features from legacy Internet Explorer are *not* supported (e.g. IE\u2019s navigational toolbar policies, custom menus). ([techtarget.com](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterprisedesktop/tip/How-to-enable-Internet-Explorer-mode-on-Microsoft-Edge?utm_source=openai))  \n- On enterprise-managed devices, some settings might be locked or controlled via Group Policy, so you might not have full personal control. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/internet-explorer-mode-in-microsoft-edge-6604162f-e38a-48b2-acd2-682dbac6f0de?form=MA13HS&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## The Future & End-of-Life Plans\n\n- While Internet Explorer has been retired as a standalone browser since 2022, Microsoft committed to supporting IE Mode in Edge through **at least 2029**. ([geeksforgeeks.org](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/internet-explorer-mode-in-microsoft-edge/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Microsoft plans to give at least one year\u2019s notice before ending support for IE Mode. This gives organizations time to migrate their remaining legacy sites. ([makeuseof.com](https://www.makeuseof.com/enable-internet-explorer-mode-microsoft-edge/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can show you exactly how to enable IE Mode on *your* device \u2014 or help you check if any of your favorite websites require it."
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