RE: [PHP-WIN] Clearing the 'back' and 'forward' buttons

A major problem is that the previous page that one was not supposed to review still is active in the other window. Secondly spawning can always be prevented by tools that removes "annoying" behavior like window spawning, and the server has no control of this kind of event. Anyhow, when it comes to the original question, I think the problem is attacked in an improper way. The reason why you would like to clear these button can be solved in other sufficient (read secure) ways. Clearing these buttons means that the client suddenly become the agent for of the action, and once the server allows this, it loses all control of the events. Hence is certain behavior can't be guaranteed to happen. My recommendation is that you look for a server solution instead. If you do so you will always gain the bonus of the end user not being annoyed of having his button cleared out - because they will be annoyed about this. Be sure about that. //Anders P.S. Design tips: One should always be very restrictive with implementing behavior in the UI that gives the end user a feeling of being out of control. If feasible, always give the user the optimal, as opposed to maximal (or minimal), ability to chose. D.S. > Kevin Parr wrote: > > Is there a way to clear the 'back' and 'forward' buttons in an > > explorer, > > or in some other way prevent a user moving to past 'page' holding > > 'secure' information ? > > > > I'm using Windows XP, IExplorer 6 and Apache HTTP Server 2.0.44. > > > > > > you can always tell the HREF link to open a new window. that cleans up > the BACK button issue.. ;)