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Back button not always working

oaktree_b
oaktree_b
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within the last week, the back button doesn't always seem to work or is greyed out. I've noticed it mostly when doing a Google search, I click on the link and it opens the website just fine, but the back button doesn't work. I have to load the browser history and pick the website from there I want to go back to...

within the last week, the back button doesn't always seem to work or is greyed out. I've noticed it mostly when doing a Google search, I click on the link and it opens the website just fine, but the back button doesn't work. I have to load the browser history and pick the website from there I want to go back to...

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Do you use any "container" extensions? In some of them, when you click a link that leads to a new container, the original tab is closed. Next time, try using Undo Close Tab (either right-click any tab to find it on the menu, or press Ctrl+Shift+t) and see whether your search results page re-opens.