Microsoft rolls out fix for Edge bug that breaks tabs in Internet Explorer mode
Microsoft quickly fixed a bug in Edge that affected tabs running in Internet Explorer mode.
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What you need to know
Microsoft had to roll back an update that it recently released for its Edge browser. The KB5014019 update first shipped to devices in preview form on May 24, 2022. Unfortunately, it included a bug that prevented some tabs to work in Internet Explorer mode. Microsoft has since resolved the problem with its Known Issue Rollback tool (viaNeowin).
“After installingKB5014019and later updates, IE mode tabs in Microsoft Edge might stop responding when a site displays a modal dialog box,” said Microsoft in asupport document.
“A modal dialog box is a form or dialog box which requires the user to respond before continuing or interacting with other portions of the webpage or app.Developer Note: Sites affected by this issue call window.focus.”
Known Issue Rollback is a relatively new capability thatcame out in March 2021. It can be used by Microsoft to issue fixes for non-security bugs. It can take 24 hours for the resolution to make its way to systems through Known Issue Rollback. The reversion process for the bug affecting IE mode tabs started shipping on June 24, 2022, so all consumer devices should have it by now.
The following platforms are affected by the bug:
Enterprise-managed devices running the latest update can revert to a previous version by configuring and deploying a special Group Policy. Microsoft has a separatesupport documentto help enterprise users.
The issue with IE mode comes at an inconvenient time for Microsoft, as it recentlyretired Internet Explorer. When the older browser became out of date, Microsoft pushed people to Edge. There’s a chance that some people ran into the bug preventing tabs from working after swapping over to Microsoft’s newer web browser.
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The issue appears relatively minor and was quickly fixed, so people should be able to use IE mode without issue.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
