Windows 7: Back trouble

rundwald · 18 Nov 2012

Windows 7 HP and Chrome Browser

I am finding that sometimes, for example, when reading a forum's thread that has several pages, that use of the back button or arrow does not work. I remain on the same page. The icon in top left rotates too. A few times it works eventually, but mostly I have to use the equivalent of something likea site's "AAAForum > Internet > Web Browsing & Email > Start new topic" and select the penultimate item; not helpful if you wan to step back a page pf the thread.

I cannot work out if it only happens on certain sites.

What could be the cause, and the cure? Ideas anyone?

mitchell65 · 18 Nov 2012

Might well be chrome causing this, try Firefox fo a spell!

Sir George · 18 Nov 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by rundwald

Windows 7 HP and Chrome Browser

I am finding that sometimes, for example, when reading a forum's thread that has several pages, that use of the back button or arrow does not work. I remain on the same page. The icon in top left rotates too. A few times it works eventually, but mostly I have to use the equivalent of something likea site's "AAAForum > Internet > Web Browsing & Email > Start new topic" and select the penultimate item; not helpful if you wan to step back a page pf the thread.

I cannot work out if it only happens on certain sites.

What could be the cause, and the cure? Ideas anyone?

Does the same behavior occur when using IE?

rundwald · 18 Nov 2012

I haven't tried FF or IE, but will. As the problem is intermittent, proof positive could be elusive. Today one forum which seems a frequent sufferer is working OK. Might it be something their end at all?

Sir George · 18 Nov 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by rundwald

I haven't tried FF or IE, but will. As the problem is intermittent, proof positive could be elusive. Today one forum which seems a frequent sufferer is working OK. Might it be something their end at all?

Doubtful, if it happens on several forums. But, then again...

mitchell65 · 19 Nov 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by rundwald

I haven't tried FF or IE, but will. As the problem is intermittent, proof positive could be elusive. Today one forum which seems a frequent sufferer is working OK. Might it be something their end at all?

My money is on your browser. You might even consider un-installing and re-installing Chrome. I had a few problems with it and switched to Firefox. I use Joomla CMS and I need the add ons that are available for FF so FF is the browser of choice for me!

Lady Fitzgerald · 19 Nov 2012

I almost never use the back button when browsing. I always open forums and threads in new tabs. When I'm through with the thread, I delete the tab and and, bingo, I'm back where I was. Right now, I have three tabs open: Windows 7 Forums, General Discussion, Back Trouble

indianacarnie · 19 Nov 2012

I'm with the majority here as it sounds like a browser issue to me. Following any of the hints here should help, if not then we'll be happy to offer more suggestions.

mitchell65 · 19 Nov 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

I almost never use the back button when browsing. I always open forums and threads in new tabs. When I'm through with the thread, I delete the tab and and, bingo, I'm back where I was. Right now, I have three tabs open: Windows 7 Forums, General Discussion, Back Trouble

Then how do you cope when you are reading a thread that goes over one page, you get to Page 3 or 4 and need to go gack to say, a link on page 1?

whs · 19 Nov 2012

If you have a back button on your mouse, try that.

Windows 7: Back trouble

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