How to Use Microsoft Intune to Enable and Configure Internet Explorer Mode in Edge

Enabling Internet Explorer (IE) Mode in Microsoft Edge using Microsoft Intune allows organizations to manage legacy web applications that rely on Internet Explorer. Here’s a step-by-step guide to configure this setup:

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1. Prepare the IE Mode Configuration

Before configuring Intune, ensure you have an Enterprise Mode Site List to specify the websites that should open in IE mode. This XML file defines the URLs that need IE mode.

Steps:

1. Create an Enterprise Mode Site List:
   • Use the Enterprise Mode Site List Manager tool to create and manage the XML file.
   • Save the XML file and host it on a network location, cloud service, or local server accessible to all endpoints.
2. Get the Site List URL:
   • For example, https://yourdomain.com/sites.xml.

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2. Configure the IE Mode Policies in Intune

Use Intune’s Configuration Profiles to apply IE Mode settings to devices.

Steps:

1. Log in to Microsoft Intune Admin Center:
   • Go to the Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
2. Create a New Configuration Profile:
   • Navigate to: Devices > Configuration profiles > Create profile.
   • Select Windows 10 and later as the platform.
   • Choose Settings catalog as the profile type.
3. Add IE Mode Settings:
   • Add the following policy settings:
     • Allow Internet Explorer mode: Enable.
     • Configure the Enterprise Mode Site List: Enter the URL of your site list XML file.
     • Optionally, you can enable the Send all intranet sites to Internet Explorer policy if needed.
4. Assign the Profile:
   • Assign the profile to appropriate device groups or user groups.
5. Save and Deploy the Profile.

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3. Configure Microsoft Edge Settings via Intune

To ensure Edge is configured for IE Mode, you can set additional policies.

Steps:

1. Go to Configuration Profiles:
   • Navigate back to Devices > Configuration profiles > Create profile.
2. Set Edge-specific Settings:
   • Under Microsoft Edge settings, configure:
     • Internet Explorer integration: Choose IE Mode.
     • Enable Edge to use IE compatibility settings: Enable.
3. Assign and Save:
   • Assign the profile to the required groups.

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4. Validate the Configuration

After deploying the configuration:

1. On a target device, open Microsoft Edge.
2. Navigate to one of the URLs specified in your Enterprise Mode Site List.
3. The page should open in IE Mode (a small Internet Explorer icon appears in the Edge address bar).

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5. Monitor and Troubleshoot

1. Use the Intune Admin Center to verify profile deployment status.
2. Check Event Viewer on the endpoint for any policy errors.
3. Open edge://compat in Microsoft Edge to review the site list and IE mode configurations.

This process ensures legacy applications work seamlessly within Microsoft Edge using IE Mode.