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Compatibility View Settings on Windows 11 [Enable/Change]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Internet Explorerhas been the default browser of various versions of Windows for almost two decades. This browser also includes a web compatibility viewer function.
With this setting, Internet Explorer allows users to view older web pages designed for previous versions of thebrowser, making it compatible with older web pages.
The major change that Microsoft is making with the newWindows 11, however, is dropping Internet Explorer altogether, with the new default browser becoming Microsoft Edge.
It’s true that not necessarily many users expected to find IE on the new OS, but they hoped at least to find the 32-bit version. This will not be the case, because Windows 11 is planned to run only on 64-bit.
Although it was already announced that IE would be removed as of June 15, 2022, Microsoft has however made it public that Windows 10’s Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) will include IE for certain OS versions.
But what will happen to users who, for various reasons as well as for enabling Compatibility View settings, will need to access IE on the new Windows 11? Discover below our ways to get the online experience you need.
How do I enable Compatibility View in Windows 11?
Change the default browser
As we already know from the preview provided by Microsoft, Windows 11 comes with the default Edge browser.
If you are used to working with a different browser or need to access older sites, then you can choose the browser that suits your needs.
By performing this action, you will not disable other installed browsers, but you will only make the selected browser the default one.
IE features supported by Microsoft Edge
IE features not supported by Microsoft Edge
On the new Windows 11 operating system, organizations can use the Local Group Policy Editor to update or remove a website from IE compatibility for all devices on the intranet at the same time.
If you want a wider view of thedifferences between Windows 10 and Windows 11coming later this year, then take a look at our comprehensive guide and find out useful details.
For more suggestions or other questions, do not hesitate to access the comments section below. We’d love to hear your opinion.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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