Internet Explorer back button problem

[Anchundan]

I know I should be using something a little more up to date than Internet Explorer, but Chrome doesn't work here and I really don't like the feel of Edge, so for now I'm persevering with Internet Explorer 11. The trouble is, the back button is no longer going back a page, but instead brings up a list of my recent history (like if you were to right-click the back button). It is really annoying, and never used to do this (I reinstalled Windows 10 a few weeks ago and it was working normally).



I've looked in every setting but can't find anything relevant. I have also restored advanced settings, but it's the same problem. The only thing yet to do is 'Reset Internet Explorer Settings', because of the wording 'You should only use this if your browser is in an unstable state.' so I'm a bit reluctant in case it wipes all my favourites or something.

Any ideas?

 

[Anchundan]

Thanks for the suggestions. I did reset internet explorer settings and rebooted, but the problem remains. I also uninstalled, rebooted and reinstalled IE and rebooted, and the problem remains. I've managed to download Chrome now, and it does seem to work ok, I just can't sign in with my Google account.