Can't update FF after system restore sent it back to previous version

Hello,
I had to do a system restore this week due to a non-FF-related issue. After the System Restore, I can no longer update FF. <b>I would do a clean install BUT I've done a bunch of customizations (UI [The top part of my FF looks like this: http://i.imgur.com/NG1EA8D.jpg , and I really want to keep it looking that way], zooming settings, cookie exceptions, stuff through about:config) that I want to keep.</b> Please advise on how to proceed.
TIMELINE
Sat, Oct 11 - FF version was 31.0
Sun, Oct 12 - updated to v 32.0.3
Wed, Oct 15 - did system restore to last backup point, which was Sat. Oct 11
ATTEMPTS TO UPDATE FF
I go to Help -> About Firefox, it shows me the current version is v.33.0, I click on " Update to v.33.0" -> button turns to "Restart to Update" -> I click on that and nothing happens.
I also stopped getting the little popups saying that a new version of FF is available.
System: Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
Please advise on what I should do; I don't want to lose the settings I've changed. :S
Thanks in advance!

Generally the installer can upgrade to the latest version of Firefox if it detects an older version installed. However, if you are having problems with your current application, it might be safer to uninstall as there might be a damaged file in Firefox application folder that might get carried over if you perform the upgrade. So after uninstalling from the Control Panel > Programs and Features, delete all of the residual files from your Mozilla Firefox folder in the program files:
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* C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
After deleting that folder, reinstall Firefox using the installer you downloaded. Your profile is stored in a separate folder as mentioned in my last post, so your customizations should still be saved once Firefox finishes installing. In case something happens you at least have your backups, and can follow the articles posted earlier to restore all of your settings.

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