Microsoft Edge is a modern web browser that comes pre-installed on Windows 10. It offers a range of features and improvements over its predecessor, Internet Explorer. However, there may be instances where you need to access a website that is only compatible with older versions of Internet Explorer, such as version 8. In these cases, you can configure Microsoft Edge to open the web page in IE mode version 8. This article will guide you through the process of setting up Microsoft Edge to open specific web pages in Internet Explorer mode version 8.
Step 1: Launch Microsoft Edge
To begin, open Microsoft Edge by clicking on its icon in the taskbar or by searching for it in the Start menu.
Step 2: Access the Internet Explorer mode settings
Once Microsoft Edge is open, click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the window. From the menu that appears, select "Settings."

In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on "Default browser."

In the Default browser settings, you will find an option called "Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode." Enable this option by toggling the switch to the "On" position.

Step 3: Add websites to open in IE mode
After enabling the Internet Explorer mode, you can add specific websites that you want to open in Internet Explorer mode. To do this, go back to the main Settings menu by clicking on the left arrow at the top-left corner of the window.
In the Settings menu, click on "Internet Explorer mode."

In the Internet Explorer mode settings, click on "Add a site."

A dialog box will appear asking you to enter the website address. Type in the URL of the website you want to open in Internet Explorer mode, such as "www.example.com." Click on the "Add" button to save the website.

You can repeat this step to add multiple websites to open in Internet Explorer mode.
Step 4: Open websites in Internet Explorer mode
Now that you have configured Microsoft Edge to open specific websites in Internet Explorer mode, you can test it out by visiting one of the added websites. Type the URL of the website in the address bar and press Enter.
Microsoft Edge will automatically detect that the website should be opened in Internet Explorer mode and switch to the appropriate rendering engine.
Configuring Microsoft Edge to open web pages in Internet Explorer mode version 8 is a simple process that allows you to access websites that require compatibility with older versions of Internet Explorer. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily set up Microsoft Edge to open specific websites in Internet Explorer mode and enjoy a seamless browsing experience.
References
| Reference | Link |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge support | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge |
| Internet Explorer support | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer |