Bug ID 454010: Internet Explorer in compatibility mode on Windows 8.1 is recognized correctly by APM now

Last Modified: Apr 28, 2025

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP APM(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
11.4.0, 11.4.1, 11.5.0, 11.5.1, 11.5.1 HF1, 11.5.1 HF2, 11.5.1 HF3, 11.5.1 HF4

Fixed In:
11.6.0, 11.5.1 HF5, 11.4.1 HF4, 11.4.0 HF8

Opened: Mar 26, 2014

Severity: 3-Major

Related Article: K16407

Symptoms

BIG-IP Edge Gateway cannot connect using Internet Explorer configured for compatibility mode.

Impact

Internet Explorer in compatibility mode on Windows 8.1 cannot install/update ActiveX controls from the BIG-IP Edge gateway.

Conditions

This occurs when using BIG-IP Edge Gateway on Internet Explorer in compatibility mode on Windows 8.1.

Workaround

There is no workaround to this issue.

Fix Information

APM now correctly recognizes Internet Explorer in compatibility mode on Windows 8.1.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips