IE Compat - Open in IE Mode

Instantly open web pages in Internet Explorer and Edge IE Mode. Seamlessly run legacy intranet, ActiveX, and enterprise portals.

IE Compat - Open in IE Mode (Internet Explorer Compatibility) Instantly open web pages in Internet Explorer and Edge IE Mode. Seamlessly run legacy intranet, ActiveX controls, and enterprise portals. IE Compat is the fastest and most convenient way to run legacy websites and enterprise applications directly from Google Chrome using Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge IE Mode. Need to access legacy intranet portals, government filing systems, corporate SharePoint sites, or apps requiring ActiveX controls, Java applets, or Silverlight? With IE Compat, you no longer need to manually copy links or juggle multiple browsers. With a single click or automatic URL switching rules, your legacy websites open seamlessly in compatibility mode! ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 🌟 KEY FEATURES ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ⚡ One-Click IE / Edge IE Mode Launch Instantly send your current tab or any right-clicked link into Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge's native IE Mode. 🎯 Automatic URL Switching (Auto-Open Rules) Define wildcard patterns (e.g., `*.intranet.local*`, `192.168.*`, `*.corp.domain*`). Whenever you visit a matching URL in Google Chrome, IE Compat automatically handles the redirection to legacy compatibility mode. 🧩 Full Legacy Technology Support Run mission-critical legacy enterprise web apps requiring: • ActiveX Controls • Silverlight plugins • Legacy Java applets • Old banking, insurance, and medical portals • Enterprise SharePoint & SAP legacy views • Older internal ERP & CRM systems 🖱️ Context Menu Integration Right-click any hyperlink or webpage background and select "Open page in IE / Edge IE Mode" or "Add domain to IE Auto-Open list" for instant workflow speed. ⚙️ Flexible Engine Configuration Choose between native Microsoft Edge IE Mode (supported out-of-the-box on Windows 10 & 11 without extra software) or custom companion protocol helper applications. 🔒 100% Privacy Focused & Local IE Compat operates entirely on your local machine. No browsing history, URLs, or personal data are ever tracked, collected, or transmitted to any external servers. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 🚀 HOW TO USE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Method 1: Extension Popup 1. Navigate to any website in Chrome. 2. Click the IE Compat icon in the top-right extensions toolbar. 3. Click "Open in Edge IE Mode" to launch the page instantly. Method 2: Right-Click Context Menu 1. Right-click any link or open page. 2. Select "Open in IE / Edge IE Mode". Method 3: Hands-Free Auto-Switch 1. Open the IE Compat Options page or click "Auto-Open Site" in the popup. 2. Add your corporate domain or wildcard (e.g. `*.mycompany.corp*`). 3. Whenever you open that site in Chrome, it will automatically switch to IE mode! ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 🏢 BUILT FOR ENTERPRISE & LEGACY WORKFLOWS ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Following Microsoft's retirement of standalone Internet Explorer 11, modern Windows systems integrate IE backward-compatibility directly inside Microsoft Edge's IE Mode engine. IE Compat bridges Google Chrome with this native engine, providing enterprises, government organizations, educational institutions, and developers with an effortless compatibility layer. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Q: Do I need to install standalone Internet Explorer 11? A: No! Modern Windows 10 and Windows 11 include Microsoft Edge's built-in Internet Explorer mode, which natively renders legacy IE standards and runs ActiveX controls without requiring standalone iexplore.exe. Q: Can I backup my auto-switch rules? A: Yes! The Options page includes one-click JSON export and import, making it simple to transfer your rule sets across computers or distribute them to colleagues. Q: Does IE Compat collect my browsing data? A: Absolutely not. All rule evaluations and launches happen completely offline on your local computer. We do not use analytics, tracking cookies, or remote servers.