Edge lost option to reload in IE mode

Gpotter719 55

I've completely lost the option to reload in IE mode on multiple different pc's that uses edge as of today. Its set to allow in edge://settings/defaultBrowser and I've even added sites to it to try to force it to work that way but no luck. I have old software that runs from a local networked computer that only runs in IE mode. Anyone having this issue and found a fix/work around? I've also reset default settings in IE, cleared cache/history, rebooted pc, and disabled/re-enabled that setting.

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Anonymous

2025-10-06T18:37:01.87+00:00

I'm also seeing this in my environment. Would appreciate any potential fixes.
P S 10 Reputation points

2025-10-06T18:45:34.2133333+00:00

Same here. Did same things to try and fix but still cannot see an option to Reload in IE.
Anonymous

2025-10-06T18:48:05.55+00:00

If it's allowed, you can add a site in Edge settings that will hold for 30 days. Otherwise, you have to add through Intune or GPO. Going to verify that later today.

As a temporary fix, this worked for me.
Isaac Jedwab 15 Reputation points

2025-10-06T19:17:57.27+00:00

Adding to the page list did not work to get it to load in IE mode. I had to roll back edge to 140.0.3485.110 and the menu item came back. Microsoft Edge rollback for enterprises | Microsoft Learn
Gpotter719 55 Reputation points

2025-10-06T19:55:23.4266667+00:00

Rolling back allowed me to use that option again. Nothing else worked for me. Thanks for that information. Still would like to know if anyone finds an actual fix for current version of Edge.
Özkan Çelik 10 Reputation points

2025-10-07T08:43:35.2633333+00:00

Pff. I wonder who came up with this idea. Really ??
Nicholas Keller 0 Reputation points

2025-12-21T16:45:29.6566667+00:00

I am having problems. Why has this happened.
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7 answers

Elijah Gilmore 5 Reputation points

2025-12-09T16:46:08.8333333+00:00

Hi All, I know that this has been inactive for a while, I found some registry keys advertised to resolve the problem for other users, and they did work to bring back the "Reload in IE" button from the ... menu:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]

"InternetExplorerIntegrationLevel"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\CommandBar]

"ShowCompatibilityViewButton"=dword:00000001

Please give these a try - they worked for me:
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Anthony Cerimeli 5 Reputation points

2025-12-09T19:18:36.95+00:00

This is the same solution already posted back on Nov 4th.

"reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v InternetExplorerIntegrationLevel /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f"
Huy Dat Nguyen 85 Reputation points

2026-01-26T14:34:42.58+00:00

Why did you lost option to IE mode? Read this:
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Anthony Cerimeli 5 Reputation points

2026-01-26T15:10:09.94+00:00

@Huy Dat Nguyen this subject is not talking about accessing Internet Explorer.

The subject is access to the function inside of Edge browser that provides functionality to websites and apps that require IE. "Internet Explorer Mode" is that function inside of Edge. The function still exists, but the button on the toolbar to access it is broken.

Huy Dat Nguyen 85 Reputation points

2026-01-31T12:19:52.52+00:00

oh ok whoops