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My back button does not work

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My back button no longer works and I have no idea why.

My back button no longer works and I have no idea why.

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Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).


Another possible cause is a problem with the file places.sqlite that stores the bookmarks and the history.

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Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).


Another possible cause is a problem with the file places.sqlite that stores the bookmarks and the history.

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Thanks, working good as new.

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You're welcome

Can you tell us which extension caused it or how you otherwise solved it?
It helps other who read the thread.

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I finally fixed mine by trying everything and then found something on another site that said while in safe mode click box that says to reset all settings to firefox defaults.... I did now my browser buttons and refresh buttons work again.