It seems that after the recent Microsoft Edge update, the IE Mode option is no longer available. Did Microsoft remove IE Mode, and is there any way to restore or re-enable it?

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It seems that after the recent Microsoft Edge update, the IE Mode option is no longer available. Did Microsoft remove IE Mode, and is there any way to restore or re-enable it?

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Paul Brenner 0 Reputation points

2025-12-01T22:09:54.72+00:00

Something definitely changed in recent (last few weeks or maybe 1-2 months) versions of MS Edge. I used IE in MS Edge every few weeks for the past couple of years for one specific site my org has not had budget to update. Suddenly the option is gone from both a managed and unmanaged Windows machine. I've also tried both Windows 11 and Windows 10. I have followed all of the "googled guidance" like setting IE "allow" in Edge browser settings; but the IE option simply is gone (even though the setting to "allow" remains).

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Jay Pham (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 4,355 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hello @Отчество ,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Q&A.IE Mode has not been removed. It is still available for managed/enterprise devices (enabled by an admin via Group Policy or MDM). On personal (unmanaged) devices, the UI to enable IE Mode may be hidden, so end users cannot turn it on from Edge settings. IE mode doesn't support the following Internet Explorer functionality

Here what you can check / do:

Open edge://policy to see if your device is managed.
In Edge Settings → Default browser, check if “Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode” appears. If yes, enable it and restart Edge.
If your device is managed and IE Mode is missing, ask your IT admin to set the Group Policy: Configure Internet Explorer integration → Internet Explorer mode.
If your device is personal/unmanaged, use alternatives: IE Tab extension, WebView2, or Internet Explorer (if available).

You can read more from official Microsoft documentation:

Internet Explorer lifecycle

I hope this helps you clarify the situation. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!

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Paul Brenner 0 Reputation points

2025-12-01T22:09:54.72+00:00

Something definitely changed in recent (last few weeks or maybe 1-2 months) versions of MS Edge. I used IE in MS Edge every few weeks for the past couple of years for one specific site my org has not had budget to update. Suddenly the option is gone from both a managed and unmanaged Windows machine. I've also tried both Windows 11 and Windows 10. I have followed all of the "googled guidance" like setting IE "allow" in Edge browser settings; but the IE option simply is gone (even though the setting to "allow" remains).

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Microsoft has not removed IE Mode from Microsoft Edge. Instead, it continues to be supported as a feature that allows users to access legacy applications within Edge. If you are experiencing issues with the IE Mode option not being available after a recent update, it may be necessary to ensure that the feature is enabled in the settings or through Group Policy.

To restore or re-enable IE Mode, you can follow these steps:

Open the Group Policy Editor.
Navigate to User Configuration/Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge.
Locate the Configure Internet Explorer integration policy.
Set it to Enabled and choose Internet Explorer mode from the dropdown options.

Make sure you have the latest version of Microsoft Edge installed, as updates may affect the availability of certain features.

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