Internet Explorer Modern - View Webpage in Desktop IE

How to View Webpage from Modern Internet Explorer in Desktop IE in Windows 8 and 8.1​

   Information

This tutorial will show you how to quickly switch from viewing the current webpage in modern IE10/IE11 to the desktop IE10/IE11 in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1.

EXAMPLE: Opening Modern Internet Explorer from Start Screen




Here's How:

1. When you have a webpage opened in modern Internet Explorer, either press Windows + Z, right click on an empty area, or swipe up from the bottom edge of a touch screen. (see screenshot below)

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2. At the bottom right corner, click/tap on the wrench button, and click/tap on View on the desktop. (see screenshot below)

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3. The modern IE window will be suspended, and you will now have a new desktop IE open to the webpage you currently had opened in modern IE. (see screenshot below)

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   Tip

To Return Back to Viewing Webpage in Modern Internet Explorer
NOTE: Since the modern IE is suspended at step 3, if your system runs low on memory, Windows 8 may close modern IE instead of leaving it as suspended. If modern IE is still suspended, then it will open right were you left off. If modern IE was closed, then you will have to manually go back to the webpage again.


1. Open the modern Internet Explorer from App Switcher.
NOTE: You can also press Windows + ALT + Tab to see the opened apps for this.

OR

2. Open the modern Internet Explorer from the :winkey: + ALT + TAB Windows Switcher (Flip 2D).

OR

3. Open the modern Internet Explorer from your Start screen.

That's it,
Shawn

Related Tutorials

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• How to Open and Close Tabs in Modern IE10 in Windows 8
• How to Open and Close Tabs in Modern IE11 in Windows 8.1
• How to Open Tab in New Modern IE11 Window Side by Side in Windows 8.1
• How to Set URL Links to Open in Modern or Desktop IE10 or IE11 View in Windows 8 and 8.1
• How to Toggle Google Chrome Browser Between Desktop and Windows 8 (Metro) Mode
• How to Restore Modern Internet Explorer on Start Screen in Windows 8 and 8.1
• How to Pin Site Tile to Start Screen from Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) in Windows 8.1

 

[Brink]

I'm afraid that resetting IE back to default may be the only thing that may help since we're dealing with an unknown cause. This will only affect IE, and IE can easily be set back to how she likes though.

 

[bertie11]

OK, problem solved! Your query about Crapcleaner reminded me that Advanced System Care had run before this problem occurred I had checked all the settings but saw nothing that would cause it. So, I uninstalled ASC and then I was able to get websites into History. I have also re-installed it and IE is still working OK.

I have written to IOBit re ASC asking what setting would cause IE10 NOT to add sites to History.I will post back when I have their answer.

So thanks again Shawn, for all the tuts and links you sent me, they've all gone towards my learning curve with Win 8, although I only get to use her laptop when she has problems!

Regards

 

[Brink]

That's great news Bertie. Thank you for posting back with the cause you found. It'll be interesting to hear what IObit says about it.