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The thread discusses a user's desire to access the Metro-style (Windows 8.1) version of Internet Explorer in Windows 10. The consensus among respondents is that the Modern/Metro version of IE has been replaced by Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, and there is no straightforward way to revert or emulate that appearance unless running a Windows 8.1 virtual machine. The original poster considers trying Edge and also asks about customizing Favorites display, indicating ongoing exploration of alternatives. Overall, the sentiment is that the Metro IE look isn't directly available in Windows 10, with some openness to trying Edge and tweaking settings.
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I got used to the Metro version of IE in Windows 8.1 and actually like it. Now, in Windows 10, I can't find any way to get that look and feel. Is there any way to get that Windows 8.1 Metro version of IE in Windows 10?

Thanks for any help.

Jim
 

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hawkeye62 said:
I got used to the Metro version of IE in Windows 8.1 and actually like it. Now, in Windows 10, I can't find any way to get that look and feel. Is there any way to get that Windows 8.1 Metro version of IE in Windows 10?

Thanks for any help.

Jim
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No, Edge is your metro Internet Explorer. I'm afraid there is no way to get the Metro IE on Windows 10 apart from to make a VM running Windows 8.1.
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Actually as it is now, Edge is basically the Modern version of IE. Once addons work with Edge, it will distinguish itself from IE.
Edge doesn't work with alot of websites now, though.
 

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hawkeye62 said:
I got used to the Metro version of IE in Windows 8.1 and actually like it. Now, in Windows 10, I can't find any way to get that look and feel. Is there any way to get that Windows 8.1 Metro version of IE in Windows 10?

Thanks for any help.

Jim
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No, Edge is your metro Internet Explorer. I'm afraid there is no way to get the Metro IE on Windows 10 apart from to make a VM running Windows 8.1.
 

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brkkab said:
Actually as it is now, Edge is basically the Modern version of IE. Once addons work with Edge, it will distinguish itself from IE.
Edge doesn't work with alot of websites now, though.
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Thanks for the reply. I will give Edge a try.

Jim
 

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Rats! Well then, is there any way to show Favorites as icons rather than the vanilla list?

Thanks, Jim
 

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