New windows open like Tabs but no address bar

Hello,
After upgrading to Firefox 4, when I open a new browser window, it displays as a new tab. But with the tab under all the toolbars, the address bar missing, and my bookmarks gone. Back, forward, and reload buttons are not functional.
I have to open 3-4 new windows before getting one that's "normal". Has anyone else seen this?
A fix, please?
Thank you.

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* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]

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Hello,
When I open a new window of Firefox, it opens as a tab. But with the address bar missing, bookmarks gone, and Back, Forward, Reload not functional. The tab window is below the other toolbars and not at the top of the window.
I have to open 3-4 new windows to get a "normal" one. Has anyone else seen this?
A fix, please! Thank you.

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