"Back Arrow" Issues

[AB Editor]

Morning,

We're working on a resolution to the problem which sees IE9 users unable to click back to previous pages.

The bug is one in IE9 - it considers each ad on the page to be a separate page (the way we show ads is normal industry standard, we're not doing anything odd here.)

A simple solution is to switch to FireFox and update to the latest version. A quick how to can be found here: http://www.theanswerb...our-internet-browser/

Some have suggested there is an issue in other browsers, if you've had an issue similar to this, please inform us of the browser version below. I've yet to be able to replicate any of these issues in other browsers.

There was a post last night suggesting it was a security concern regarding the issue. This is not true, the post was alarmist and misinformed. It has since been removed to avoid confusion.

Please direct others who are talking about this subject to this thread.

Thanks in advance,

Ed.

[vivandorron]

I am clueless when it comes to understanding Computer Technology. Nevertheless, I am thinking that the problem may have something to do with an issue which was aired in the following thread.:-

http://www.theanswerb.../Question1076352.html

It does seem that a '500-Internal Server Error' can cause a problem where certain requests to a site are not processed. It's then a matter for the site operator to resolve matters. (Ab Editor I would think in this case)

I have found the following which is somewhat beyond my comprehension but may make sense to the Ed, who may comment further.:-

http://www.checkupdown.com/status/E500.html

Ron.

[LoftyLottie]

My back arrow works on everything else except AB. IE 9

[shaneystar2]

My back arrow works everywhere except on here .I have Firefox .

[Maydup]

""Bloody odd that. I'll have to review our diagnosis.""

I love it when you swear Ed. If we'd have typed that, bloody would have changed to "orange"!

Back arrow intermittent for me of IE8.

[Ann]

I've had problems using Firefox 7.0.1 yesterday and today .........

[vivandorron]

Ann...It looks like you'll have to update to FF8, as I have done on my Desktop Comp. My Laptop is still programmed for FF7.0.1 and the problem is still on it.

Ron.

[philcab]

Could you please explain why I should have to utilises Firefox to resolve a problem you introduced last week. please resolve asap.

[anotheoldgit]

Any more information on this problem Ed?

[vivandorron]

I am waiting also for the Ed to comment further.

It's surprising to me that our top-notch AB Techie members have not responded in this thread. My opinion is that there is a problem and no-one in AB knows the answer which is not only affecting Internet Explorer but also Firefox( Unless one up-dates to FF8.)

Ron.

[daisya]

Back button doesn't work in only this site and I'm on IE 8....is there any hope please? Can't get my new avatar to work either...I've signed with gravatar and done all the necessary....why can't I get my avatar up please?

[factor-fiction]

The back arrow button is working for me today!
Well done, Ed.

[sandyRoe]

Happening with Opera too

[factor-fiction]

When you say it's happening, sandyRoe, do you mean it's working or the problem is happening?
It's working today for me on IE9 and on Google Chrome

[sandyRoe]

For the last few days I couldn't click on 'back' to return to a previous page. But trying it just now I see it's working properly again.
Well done, Ab Editor!