Browsing is what most users do on their systems for work or in their free time. Many Windows users have reported that they are facing issues while browsing the system as the browser’s back button suddenly does not work, which also means that the back button becomes grayed out. There's nothing they can do about it.
This could happen for several reasons, and we have analyzed the issue and come up with some solutions. If you are also facing the same issue on your system, then this article will definitely help you solve it.
Sometimes, clearing your cookies and site data may help resolve browser issues to some extent. We have analyzed the fix and come up with some steps on how to fix it on your browser.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome## on your system by pressing Windows and typing google chrome #browser.
Step 2: Then, selectGoogle Chrome from the search results as shown below.
Step 3: In the new tab, copy and paste the path given below and pressEnter key as shown below.
铬://设置/隐私Step 4: Then, select the
Clear browsing data option in the privacy page as shown below.
Step 5: Make sureAll time is selected from the drop-down list for Time range.
Step 6: Then, check theCookies and other site data and Cache images and files checkboxes as shown below.
Step 7: Finally, click theClear Data button in the Clear Browsing Data window, as shown in the picture.
that's all. For FirefoxStep 1: OpenMozilla Firefox on your system by pressing Windows and type firefox.
Step 2: Then, select theFirefox application from the search results as shown below.
Step 3: Enterabout:preferences#privacy in the address bar, and then click the Enter key to enter its privacy page .
Step 4: Once on the Privacy page, scroll down and click theClear Data button under Cookies and Site Data as shown below.
Step 5: In the pop-up Clear Data window, select theCookie and Site Data and Cached Web Content check boxes.
Step 6: Then, click theClear button to clear cookies and other site data as shown below.
complete! Fix 2: Turn off or disable extensions on your browserExtensions from third-party sources can be very dangerous if your system is not protected. Therefore, it might be a good practice to disable extensions when you experience any serious issues with your browser. Disable the extension on your browser by following a few simple steps given below. For Google ChromeStep 1: OpenGoogle Chrome## on your system by pressing Windows and typing google chrome #browser. Step 2: Then, select
Google Chromefrom the search results as shown below.
Step 3: Open a new tab and enter the below given path in the address bar and
press Enter key to go to Extension page. 铬://扩展/
Step 4: Then, click the
toggle button to turn it off, as shown below.
Step 5: Once you have finished disabling the extension, you can restart your browser and start using it.
that's all.
Step 1: Open Mozilla Firefox on your system by pressing Windows and type firefox.
Step 2: Then, select the Firefox application from the search results as shown below.
Step 4: Open a new tab in Firefox and type about:addons in the address bar and press Enter key, as shown below.
Step 5: Then, click Extensions on the left panel of the page as shown.
Step 6: In the Manage your extensions page, click the extension's toggle button to disable it, As shown in the screenshot below.
Step 7: Once completed, restart the browser and start using it, otherwise you can close it.
That’s all.
NOTE: After resetting the Browser App, all your browsing data will be deleted and you will not be able to retrieve. So, if you want, you can back up your browsing data on your Microsoft account or Google account, etc.
Sometimes, when we have tried most of the possible solutions to fix the browser back button not working issue, it is better to reset your browser application on your system, which clears the browser settings, And the browser works better than before. Just follow some simple steps given below.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome## on your system by pressing Windows and typing google chrome #browser.
Step 2: Then, selectGoogle Chrome from the search results as shown below.
Step 3: Click on the three vertical dots (show more options icon) at the end of the chrome window as shown below. Step 4: Then, selectSettings from the Show more options list.
Step 5: On the left panel of the menu on the "Settings" page, select the "Advanced" drop-down option, as shown below Show.
Step 6: From the Advanced drop-down list, click on theReset and Clean option as shown below.
Step 7: In the Reset and Clean page, select theRestore settings to original defaults option as shown below.
Step 8: In the "Reset Settings" window that appears, click the "Reset Settings" button to reset the browser to Its default value is as shown below.
Step 9: Close the browser. For Mozilla FirefoxStep 1: OpenMozilla Firefox on your system by pressing Windows and type firefox.
Step 2: Then, select theFirefox application from the search results as shown below.
Step 3: On the Firefox application new tab page, enterabout:support in the address bar and press Enter key, as shown below.
Step 4: On the left side of the Support page, click theRefresh Firefox option as shown below.
Step 5: In the Refresh Firefox window, click the Refresh Firefox button to reset Firefox to its default values, as shown in the screenshot below.
Step 6: Once completed, it will restart your Firefox app and you can continue using the Firefox app without any issues.
That’s all.
Hope you enjoyed this article and solved your problem.
Please tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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