pop up when back arrow hit on IE, using javascript

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I created a button using javascript, which upon hitting would use the history.go(-1) JavaScript function and also pop up a window. hitting the back button on IE already has the built in feature of going back one step into the history, but I also need the pop up to show when a user hits the back button. Can someone help me with this?

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Showing popups on back? Man, I don't even *want* to answer this question. — GolezTrol, Sep 30 '11 at 17:20

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:03

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This is a touchy subject on SO (as it should be). Typically, when a programmer wants to see if the user is clicking the back button or leaving the page, it's for a malicious purpose. Because I think much better of you, user583227, I'll get you started in the right direction: How to detect if the user clicked the "back" button

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answered Sep 30 '11 at 17:29

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well, I need this only for a webpage running on the company intranet. – Niras Sep 30 '11 at 18:41
@user583227, See, I said I had faith in your intentions. The link I posted should point you in the right direction. – James Hill Sep 30 '11 at 18:43

pop up when back arrow hit on IE, using javascript

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