Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

Back button greyed out initially?

  • 3 replies
  • 11 have this problem
  • 9 views
  • Last reply by TonyE

Freddie Horton
Freddie Horton
more options

This happens when I start firefox up or open a new tab:

I am for example on a website to begin with, then I click on a link to another page or website. The back button is greyed out, even though I just entered a new page.

The second time I click a link, the back button will start working.

It only happens the first time I click a link on a new tab, but this can get really frustrating!

This was happening on an older version of firefox, so I updated to the latest version, and it still happens.

This happens when I start firefox up or open a new tab: I am for example on a website to begin with, then I click on a link to another page or website. The back button is greyed out, even though I just entered a new page. The second time I click a link, the back button will start working. It only happens the first time I click a link on a new tab, but this can get really frustrating! This was happening on an older version of firefox, so I updated to the latest version, and it still happens.

Chosen solution

This is caused by the McAfee Site Advisor add-on. If you disable or uninstall it the back button should work properly again.

Read this answer in context 👍 0

All Replies (3)

TonyE
TonyE
  • Moderator
more options

Chosen Solution

This is caused by the McAfee Site Advisor add-on. If you disable or uninstall it the back button should work properly again.

Freddie Horton
Freddie Horton Question owner
more options

Thank you for the reply. Could you recommend a similiar add on that won't interfere with firefox?

TonyE
TonyE
  • Moderator
more options

I do not use those type of add-ons so can not recommend any other. I just use the built-in options to block reported web forgeries and reported attack sites.