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Fix: Allow Sites to be Reloaded in Internet Explorer Mode Missing
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft Edge is one of the modernbrowsers for Windows 11 that are fast and secure. It is a different proponent from the old Internet Explorer (IE), representing most good things in the latest browsers.
However, it has a feature that allows you to reload websites in its old browser mode. This feature helps you load ancient sites yet to catch up with some of the latest browser’s properties.
Unfortunately, some users have complained that allowing sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode is missing on Edge.
This guide will take you through surefire ways of restoring and enabling the feature for different versions of Edge.
How do I enable sites to be reloaded to Internet Explorer mode?
1. Enable from Edge settings
Sometimes it is not that allowing sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode is missing on Edge. Instead, the feature is not working because you have not enabled it.
Ensure to restart your browser immediately after enabling it to make it work.
2. Enable from Group Policy Editor
Note that enabling sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode from the GPO settings only works if you have Microsoft Edge Policy Template on your PC.
How do I reload tabs in Internet Explorer mode?
This will reload the site on the tab in Internet Explorer mode. To verify that the change is effective, check the IE icon showing to the left of the Address bar.
The ability to allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode comes in handy on Edge, which is too good to be missing. We have shown ways to restore the feature on different versions of Edge.
Do you need thebest Microsoft Edge extensionsto install to improve your browsing experience? Check our list for some juice options you can get now.
Feel free to let us know if you experience any hiccups using the IE mode on Edge in the comments section below.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
