Firefox 14.0.1 Get Add-ons stuck on "Loading"

I just purchased a new computer and, in utter spite of Internet Explorer, have downloaded trusty ol' Firefox. Unfortunately, the Get Add-ons is stuck with a bubble that says "Loading" but never actually does.
I am using Firefox version 14.0.1, downloaded directly from the Mozilla site. I have let the thing load for almost an hour, and nothing has happened. I have tried clicking on "Extensions" or "Appearance", etc. but it hasn't helped. Every time I go back to the Get Add-ons tab it will simply say "Loading." I have also tried doing a search for a specific add-on, only to get the same thing, but in the "Search" tab.
I have also tried rebooting the computer, rebooting Firefox, and uninstalling and reinstalling Firefox (i kept my preferences, etc. when I did this).
Does anyone have any suggestions? I really love Firefox and I hate to think that I would have to find another browser to use because I can't download Adblocker Plus.

Only had to remove the extensions.sqlite, and it fixed the problem perfectly. Thank you very much.

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