This issue could be because of any corruption in the add-ons
or Internet explorer settings. Follow the below steps to resolve the issue.
Method 1: Disable Add-ons using Divide and Conquer method:
- Click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Open Internet Explorer (No add-ons)
- Click on Tools, select Manage Add-ons and Click Toolbars and Extensions (Under Show: click All add-ons)
- Then click any add-on and press CTRL + A on your keyboard (this should select all add-ons) and Click Disable all
- Close Internet Explorer (No add-ons) and Open Internet Explorer
Now all add-ons are disabled in Internet Explorer, test the
back button and see whether the issue is resolved. If you did not see any
problem then the next step is to enable the add-ons one by one to find which
causes this to happen
- Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools
- Select Manage Add-ons and click the first disabled add-on
- Click Enable and test the Internet Explorer
Similarly enable other add-ons one by one and test to see if
the problem has returned. If you did find any corrupted add-on, delete or
disable it permanently.
Method 2: Repair or Reinstall Internet Explorer
First of all try to reset the Internet explorer to the
default settings; it may help to solve most of the problems with Internet
Explorer and if it did not resolve your problem try to re install the Internet
Explorer.
How to reinstall or
repair Internet Explorer in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378
Feel free to comment, if you required more assistance.