Running In Compatibility Mode

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hlewton
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Running In Compatibility Mode

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Some sites I visit need IE running in the "Compatibility Mode." Once I clicked that button it used to remember my choice upon future visits. That no longer seems to be the case and I must try to remember to click that "Compatibility Mode" icon each visit. I did make one change to IE's options by checking the box that says "Delete Browsing History On Exit." Could that be the cause?

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Re: Running In Compatibility Mode

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Well instead of deleting the above post I decided to reply to it myself.

After posting, it hit me that I could easily experiment and see if that option was the cause and it was. So I guess my problem is solved. Sorry to have made this thread.
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Re: Running In Compatibility Mode

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You can prevent IE8 from deleting data of wbsites in your Favorites:
ie8-options-delete.gif
This setting is also used if you let IE8 clear your browsing history on exit. It obviously does not apply to websites that are not in your Favorites.
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Re: Running In Compatibility Mode

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Thank you Hans that will be useful although I really have never used favorites. I guess I should look into that.
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