Scroll bar, back/forward buttons and home buttons don't work

I use Windows 7 and Firefox 6.0.1. The navigation buttons don't respond to mouseover and work only if the menu bar is selected.
I don't want the menu bar because it reduces screen space. How can I get those buttons to work without the menu bar?

Sounds like you have a corrupt '''places.sqlite''' file or corrupt '''localstore.rdf'''. Please see these articles which explain how to resolve the problem: 
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox 
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.rdf 
If this answers your question, please click the '''Solved it''' button next to this post after you log in into the forum. This will help others searching for a solution to the same subject.
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Why Have I lost the address bar, back/forward buttons etc, and how do I get them back or should i use internet explorer?

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I have a Logitech cordless mouse. When ever I'm watching a
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* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox
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* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
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windows 8.1 update (1) - IE all M$ updates installed
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apologies for another reply. also, the back/forward icons (to the left of the URL area) work just fine. it's only the mouse buttons that don't work and after years of using them, i REALLY miss them!
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