IE8 back button not working


  1. Posts : 654
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    IE8 back button not working


    i just noticed in the last couple of days that if i click on the back button in IE8 it dosent do anything. i googled and see that i am not the only one but the 'solutions' i see are not helpful. i.e. use firefox or google chrome. Does anyone have a clue about this, and hopefully a real solution.
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  2. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #2

    Go to IE>Tools>Internet Options>Advanced>Reset.
    Then restart IE.
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  3. Posts : 654
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    cheers dinesh, i saw that fix also, thought i should mention that i just did a restart and the back button is working, but i have read via google this may only be temporary! if it plays up again i will try your suggestion.
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  4. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #4

    Pusspa said:
    cheers dinesh, i saw that fix also, thought i should mention that i just did a restart and the back button is working, but i have read via google this may only be temporary! if it plays up again i will try your suggestion.
    Sure. :)
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  5. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
       #5

    It seems Microsoft has not addresed this issue as it is still ongoing and very annoying. Can any one from Microsoft comment on this and work on a fix or are you going to continue too take our money and give us horrible service quality?
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  6. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #6

    How about IE9? MS releases new versions every once in a while - try 'em they're Great!
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  7. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
       #7

    Styles of IE that have had issues for me.


    I do apologize for not mentioning it in my OP but I am updated to IE9 at this time. I'm sorry I hadn't said so but the problem was present since I think at least IE7 I believe. Just hoping for something that fixes this until that time I am using Firefox.
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  8. Posts : 1,965
    win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1
       #8

    Bothersome


    I have had the same problem (IE9). The only solution I have found is to right click the back button and select where I want to go back to.

    I think this is maybe a problem on particular pages and what they have loaded.
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  9. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #9

    Ms Fixit might help.

    Try other IE Ms Fixits

    I've never had a problem like this with any browser, so I'll guess a few guesses.
    ... C'est la Vie!



    A few other things you might try
    1. lauch without add-ons: iexplore.exe -extoff
    2. clear out your IE temp files
    3. browsing history - check for updates every time I visit a page
    4. view objects - any "helpers"
    5. check your add-ons
    6. turn off hibernation, restart, decide if you need hibernation (turn on if needed)
    7. The Back button and the Forward button in Windows Internet Explorer 8 do not work correctly
    8. turn off suggestions.
    try one at a time to see if it helps. Please post what, if any, solves it for you - thanks.
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