Unable to connect to Remote Desktop/Remote Web Workplace with Internet Explorer 11

I have struggled many times with changes in software versions moving or hiding options that are quite valuable.  This has been especially true for Internet Explorer, which used to show a status bar that indicated the trust zone a site is listed as, etc.  This went away in IE 10, but can be found in a menu option.

Well, IE 10 had a handy compatibility mode button which allowed several sites, most notably Remote Web Workplace, to function correctly.  After upgrading my computer to the beta of Windows 8.1, this button went away, along with the menu option to connect to a workplace computer.

I found the solution is quite simple once you know where to look:

The menu option is under Page, then Compatibility view settings.  This brings up a window that looks much like the list for adding sites to trusted zones, etc.  Add your site there, reload, and your site should work correctly.

Hope this helps save someone some time digging around!

Steve

Tags: Internet Explorer 11, Remote Desktop, Remote Web Workplace, Windows 8.1