FAQs
How do I get out of Internet Explorer mode? ›
If you want to return to browsing without Internet Explorer mode, click the [Settings and more] icon ④ in the top-right corner, then click [Exit Internet Explorer mode]⑤.
How do I turn off Internet Explorer security warning? ›To disable enhanced security for Internet Explorer follow steps below:
- Launch Server Manager and near the top, locate Security Information.
- To the right, select Configure IE ESC.
- Select the Off radio button to disable enhanced security for both users and administrators.
- Click OK.
Oct 8, 2023
Enable/Disable Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge
Open Microsoft Edge. Click the [Settings and more] icon ① in the top-right corner, then click [Settings]②. Click [Default browser]③. Under Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE mode)④, you can select the setting you need.
Method 1 - Using Optional features in Control Panel (client systems only)
- Select Start > Settings.
- Select Apps.
- Select Optional features.
- In the list of installed features, find Internet Explorer 11, select it, and then select Uninstall.
- Restart the computer when prompted to reboot.
Mar 9, 2023
Otherwise, Internet Explorer is the default browser, though the process for changing it is different than in Windows 10 and 8.1. Open Control Panel in icon view, go to Default Programs, and click the link for Set your default programs. Select the browser you want to use as the default.
How do I stop Internet Explorer from defaulting to Edge? ›Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps. Set your preferred browser as the default for internet activities. This will make sure Internet Explorer opens for browsing tasks. Another option is to disable features in Microsoft Edge that trigger its launch.
How do I turn off Internet Explorer notifications? ›Turn off notifications when pop-ups are blocked
Open Internet Explorer, select the Tools button , and then select Internet options. On the Privacy tab, under Pop-up Blocker, select Settings. In the Pop-up Blocker settings dialog box, clear the Show Notification bar when a pop-up is blocked check box.
Enabling Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right.
- Select Settings.
- Select Default browser.
- Click on the drop-down menu next to Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE mode) and select Allow.
- Click Restart to restart Microsoft Edge.
May 4, 2023
Impacts. Removing Internet Explorer does have a number of consequences. Some programs bundled with Windows, such as Outlook Express, and some basic Windows components, such as Help and Support, depend on libraries installed by IE in order to function.
How do I disable Microsoft Edge and use Internet Explorer? ›Open Internet Explorer and click on the gear icon in the top-right corner. This will open the Internet Options window. In the Internet Options window, click on the “Advanced” tab. Scroll down to the “Browsing” section and uncheck the box next to “Let Internet Explorer open sites in Microsoft Edge.”
How do I permanently remove Internet Explorer from my TaskBar? ›
If they use IE but still want the shortcut gone, you can go to C:\Users<UserName>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar and delete the File Explorer shortcut.
When I open Internet Explorer, it switches to Edge.? ›One way to avoid this is to change your default browser settings. Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps. Set your preferred browser as the default for internet activities. This will make sure Internet Explorer opens for browsing tasks.
How do I change from Explorer to Edge? ›Windows 10
- Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps > Web browser.
- Select the icon for the current default browser, and then, in the list, select Microsoft Edge.
a. Right-click on any link and then click on the Open link in IE (from the context-menu). b. You can choose to open the window in private (incognito) or normal mode (see the addon's options page).