How to Enable or Disable Reload in Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium


Microsoft has adopted the Chromium open source project in the development of Microsoft Edge on the desktop to create better web compatibility. This new Microsoft Edge runs on the same Chromium web engine as the Google Chrome browser, offering you best in class web compatibility and performance.

The new Chromium based Microsoft Edge is supported on all versions of Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server (2016 and above), Windows Server (2008 R2 to 2012 R2), and macOS.

Some sites are built to work with Internet Explorer and have functionality that isn't supported by modern browsers such as Microsoft Edge. If you need to view one of these sites, you can use Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge.

Most sites work better on modern browsers. For better speed and security, we recommend only using Internet Explorer mode when necessary.

If the Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode option is turned on, you can open sites that require Internet Explorer in Microsoft Edge using Internet Explorer mode. To reload the page in Internet Explorer mode, select Settings and more > More tools > Reload in Internet Explorer mode. If this option is off, it won’t appear under More tools.

See also:

• Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Support
• Microsoft Edge + Internet Explorer mode Getting Started guide (PDF)
• The dual engine advantage of Internet Explorer Mode | Windows IT Pro Blog

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode in the Chromium based Microsoft Edge.

Internet Explorer 11 will be retired on June 15, 2022 in Windows 10

EXAMPLE: Microsoft Edge | Internet Explorer mode and compatibility


EXAMPLE: "Reload in Internet Explorer mode" and "Exit Internet Explorer mode" context menu in Microsoft Edge




Here's How:

1 Open Microsoft Edge.

2 Click/tap on the Settings and more (Alt+F) 3 dots menu icon, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)

3 Click/tap on Default browser on the left side. (see screenshots below)

If you do not see a left pane, then either click/tap on the 3 bars menu button towards the top left OR widen the horizontal borders of the Microsoft Edge window until you do.

4 Turn on or off (default) Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode for what you want. (see screenshots below)

If you are on a device managed by your organization you will NOT see the option to Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer. On a managed device, will see the option Open sites in Internet Explorer mode ONLY if your organization has configured the policy to "Allow Internet Explorer mode testing".

Starting with Microsoft Edge Beta, Dev, and Canary, you will need to select Default, Allow, or Don't allow instead of turning on or off.

Default = We'll show you options to Reload in Internet Explorer mode depending on your recent Internet Explorer usage.

Allow = You'll be allowed to reload a page in Internet Explorer mode by selecting Settings and more > Reload in Internet Explorer mode. You can also select Reload tab in Internet Explorer mode when you right-click on a tab, or choose Open link in new Internet Explorer mode tab when you right click on a link.

Don't allow = You won't have the option to Reload in Internet Explorer mode.

5 Click/tap on Restart to apply. (see screenshots below)

6 You can now close the Settings tab if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink

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