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In IE6 there was a menu File --> Open. That doesn't exist in IE7, or I can't find it. So I resort to using Windows Explorer and double-click on the *.htm file I want to load.

Anyone know how to do it like IE6 ? Or a better way (in IE7) ?

Thanks

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Several helpful replies in the thread already show how to restore the classic menu (, , and ). Below are a few additional, non‑menu ways to open a single .htm file in IE7 and a couple of practical tips for testing local pages.

Open methods (no menu required)

  • Drag the file from Explorer onto an open Internet Explorer window or drop it onto the IE icon on the taskbar; the page will load in that tab.
  • Run dialog / direct launch:
    iexplore "C:\path\to\file.htm"

    Typing that into the Run box (Win+R) or executing it from a command prompt launches IE with the file (quote paths that contain spaces).

  • From a command prompt:
    start iexplore "C:\path\to\file.htm"

File-association and shortcuts

  • Use the Explorer context menu: Open With -> choose Internet Explorer (optionally check "Always use the selected program" to make IE the default for .htm/.html).
  • Create a desktop shortcut whose Target is:
    "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" "C:\path\to\file.htm"

    (Adjust Program Files path on 64-bit systems if needed.)

If the page behaves differently when opened as a file

  • Many modern behaviors (AJAX, same-origin restrictions, relative XHR/paths) require serving the file over HTTP. A simple local server from the file folder is quick and safe:
    python -m http.server 8000

    then browse to

Notes and context

  • For continued compatibility testing, running a dedicated VM with the target OS/IE version is the most accurate option; Edge's IE mode helps for some legacy scenarios but does not perfectly emulate IE7. IE7 is long unsupported; modern browsers are recommended for everyday browsing.

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Member Avatar for jbennet

in ie7 hit a key (i think its either control or alt) and the classic File-Edit-View-Tools-Help menu comes down

commented: Great suggestion :) +24
Member Avatar for Infarction

alt or Ctrl+o

It was weird not having the menus at first, but I use them little enough that I've started to appreciate the extra viewing space... all 50 pixels of it :P

[edit:] also, you can click the tools button on the lower-left of the toolbar and turn on the menus if you'd prefer.

commented: Thanks for the info :) +24
Member Avatar for Ancient Dragon

in ie7 hit a key (i think its either control or alt) and the classic File-Edit-View-Tools-Help menu comes down

Oh yes you're right :) Thanks for that.

Member Avatar for jbennet

i think you can right click and chose to make it permanent too

Member Avatar for HoustonIT

Yeah, alt-f brings up the toolbar, then go to view>toolbars>Menu bar and the toolbar will stay. Apparently they wanted to keep this a secret as there is no menu bar option from the tools>toolbars section on the right of the window.

Member Avatar for bobbyraw

or right click on the blank area of the menu bar and check standard.
Windows Media player operate the same away too.

Whats up with microsoft

I know exactly how you feel dragon. you do these thing so many time for other but when you need it for your self it's like you are at a lost. It's the simple stuff that will get you most of the times.

Member Avatar for jbennet

i hate office 2007 for that reason

what the hell was wrong with file - edit - tools - help !!!!

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