Firefox 4 won't remember my tabs open when I have to close and reopen

Since downloading Firefox 4 I have run into several issues. I uninstalled Firefox 4 and cleaned up my folders and files that were left behind and I also defragmented my registry. Then I reinstalled Firefox 4 from Cnet.com, but still having all these problems.
1. I have tried the solutions but none of them work. I really want to be able to return to my websites/tabs that were open in Firefox before I had to close it.
2. Also, I want to know if I need to keep all the "on file" Certificate Authorities that came with Firefox 4? What will happen if I delete them all? I have been receiving a ton of Porn Spam in my email account from many different people and I think something is set up so that these sites can get past security measures.
3. And there is even more.... When I choose to download a file, the download window opens and the file begins to download. However, once the download has finished the scan for viruses, it disappears before I can click on it to install it.
I am running extensions 1. java console 2. open profile folder-which I still have not figured out how to open the profile with this extension..... Could use some help there too.
So as you can see I need HELP PLEASE. I tried to do a live chat with Firefox Live Chat, but I never got routed to a professional to help me. grrrrrrr
Please any help will be greatly appreciated.
Angela

Firefox 4 saves the previous session automatically, so there is no longer need for the dialog asking if you want to save the current session. 
You can use "Firefox > History > Restore Previous Session" to get the previous session at any time. 
There is also a "Restore Previous Session" button on the default about:home Home page. 
Another possibility is to use:
* [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Menu_differences Firefox (Tools) > Options] > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts": "Show my windows and tabs from last time"
Make sure that you do not use [[Clear Recent History]] to clear the 'Browsing History' when you close Firefox.

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