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Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators.Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Allow Microsoft Compatibility List

This policy setting lets you decide whether to use the Microsoft Compatibility List (a Microsoft-provided list that helps sites with known compatibility issues to display properly) in Microsoft Edge. By default, the Microsoft Compatibility List is enabled and can be viewed by visiting about:compat.

If you enable or don’t configure this setting, Microsoft Edge periodically downloads the latest version of the list from Microsoft, applying the updates during browser navigation. Visiting any site on the Microsoft Compatibility List prompts the employee to use Internet Explorer 11, where the site is automatically rendered as though it’s in whatever version of IE is necessary for it to appear properly.

If you disable this setting, the Microsoft Compatibility List isn’t used during browser navigation.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductMicrosoft Edge Group Policies
CategoryMicrosoft Edge
Applies toComputer & User Configuration
Supported onMicrosoft Edge on Windows 10, Version 1607 or later
Registry Key[HKLM|HKCU]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftMicrosoftEdgeBrowserEmulation
Value NameMSCompatibilityMode
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0