How to Open Internet Explorer Files in Edge?

To open Internet Explorer files in Microsoft Edge, you need to enable Internet Explorer (IE) mode. Here's how:

Enabling Internet Explorer (IE) Mode in Microsoft Edge

1. Navigate to Settings: In the Microsoft Edge address bar, type edge://settings/defaultbrowser and press Enter.

2. Enable IE Mode: Locate the "Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode" option. Slide the toggle to ON.

3. Restart Edge: Click the "Restart" button that appears. This is crucial for the changes to take effect.

Using IE Mode

After restarting Edge, you can now use IE mode for specific websites that require it.

1. Navigate to the Website: Open the website you want to view in IE mode.

2. Reload in IE Mode:

   • Option 1 (Right-Click): Right-click anywhere on the webpage and select "Reload in Internet Explorer mode."
   • Option 2 (Settings Menu): Click the three dots (ellipsis) menu in the upper-right corner of Edge, then navigate to "More tools" and select "Reload in Internet Explorer mode."

3. Confirm IE Mode: The address bar icon will change (typically to an "e" icon) to indicate that the page is being viewed in IE mode.

Troubleshooting

• Compatibility List: If you have a specific list of sites that need IE mode, you can configure an Enterprise Mode Site List. This is typically managed by IT administrators.

• IE Mode Not Working: Ensure that Internet Explorer 11 is enabled on your system. In Windows, go to "Turn Windows features on or off" and make sure "Internet Explorer 11" is checked. You don't need to use IE 11; it just needs to be enabled.

• Ending IE Mode: To exit IE mode, either close the tab or click the "Exit Internet Explorer mode" button that appears when you hover over the address bar.

By following these steps, you can successfully open and view Internet Explorer files and websites within Microsoft Edge.