Microsoft Edge Adds Internet Explorer Mode in Time for its Retirement—But Why

Microsoft Edge is adding a new Internet Explorer mode in time for the retirement of the iconic browser of Windows.

As per a news story by ReviewGeek, Microsoft Edge is giving its users that still want to experience Internet Explorer a choice to use its new IE mode.

Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer Mode

The Internet Explorer mode on Windows 10 will be available on the Chromium-based web browser of Microsoft, Edge, until Jan. 9, 2029, giving users up to seven years to get their hands on the retired browser by then.

On the other hand, the older version of Windows, such as Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 only have until January 10 and 15, 2023, respectively. As such, their users will only have until next year to experience the EI mode on Edge.

That said, although Microsoft is already killing its iconic Internet Explorer browser, those who are still clinging to the predecessor of Edge still have a few years to enjoy it.

Microsoft Reminds Internet Explorer Retirement

According to a recent story by Bleeping Computer, Microsoft reminded its users that the retirement of its Internet Explorer 11 browser is nearing, which will be on June 15, 2020.

The demise of IE 11 will then be redirecting its users to Microsoft Edge as its desktop application will completely be disabled, along with its lack of support.

The tech giant announced the retirement of Internet Explorer way back on May 19, 2021, giving its users ample time to transition to another web browser out there before its retirement this year.

On top of that, Microsoft 365, along with other apps on Windows have already ended its support for Internet Explorer 11 last Aug. 17, 2021.

Microsoft said in its recent announcement to its users that "the future of Internet Explorer on Windows is in Microsoft Edge."

The tech behemoth also reminded its users that Internet Explorer would no longer be accessible via its desktop application after its retirement on June 15. Instead, the app will automatically open Microsoft Edge if a user is trying to access it.

How to Enable Internet Explorer Mode

The IE mode is accessible directly from the Microsoft Edge browser, Bleeping Computer said in the same report.

To enable IE, open Microsoft Edge, and type this URL: "edge://settings/defaultbrowser" on its address bar.

After which, toggle "Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer. Then, to apply the changes, restart the Edge browser.

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Written by Teejay Boris