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The thread discusses a user’s difficulty installing Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 8 to support a custom web application incompatible with IE 9 and above. An expert suggests using IE 10 in IE8 mode via developer tools as an alternative solution. The thread also includes a link to a guide for further assistance, and the moderator merges duplicate posts to maintain clarity.
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Liliek Rusdiana

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dear All,

my web custom application in my company incompatible with ie 9 and above.
maybe active x or javascript that not compatible.

then its should downgrade from IE9 or IE10 to IE8,
the problem is, when i install IE8 on windows 8 i can not install.

please advice could IE8 installed on windows 8, if you have article or reference its would be nice.

thanks
Liliek
 

Solution
davehc
You could try IE 10 in IE8 mode?

Open "Tools" on the top bae.
select "F12 Developer Tools
Select "Browser mode"
Select "Internet Explorer 8

See if it is then compatible with your work program
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Liliek Rusdiana

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hi all,

my web custom application not compatible with IE9 or IE10,
then IE need downgrade to IE8,

there is problem when install IE8 on windows 8.

Please advice, could i install IE8 on Windows 8?
if there is article or reference it would be nice.

thanks for advance.

Lirus
 

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You could try IE 10 in IE8 mode?

Open "Tools" on the top bae.
select "F12 Developer Tools
Select "Browser mode"
Select "Internet Explorer 8

See if it is then compatible with your work program
 

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Hi Linus,

checkout this guide which shows you how:

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I've merged these threads to save confusion. Please do not double post as your answer won't come any quicker.
 

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