Firefox locking when starting

Sup guys?
I've been using FF without problems for years.
Yesterday, suddenly, whenever I execute Firefox, it locks for about 10-15 seconds.
(get a "not responding" prompt in file manager)
It all started yesterday when Firefox 22 was installed, (well, AROUND that time) and now it locks each time I start it.
It releases itself after about 15 seconds.
I've tried uninstalling it, reinstalling it, removing all plugins, and I'm just about going insane.
Any advice?
Thanks

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== Issue
==
Firefox is crashing or closing unexpectedly
== Description
==
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== Crash ID(s)
==
4e6f625c-4514-4405-9574-a97852100627
== Troubleshooting information
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Signature: KERNELBASE.dll@0xb727
Details Modules Raw Dump Extensions Comments CorrelationsSignature KERNELBASE.dll@0xb727
UUID 4e6f625c-4514-4405-9574-a97852100627
Time 2010-06-27 13:05:52.255415
Uptime 1
Last Crash 45 seconds before submission
Install Age 57 seconds since version was first installed.
Product Firefox
Version 3.6.6
Build ID 20100625231939
Branch 1.9.2
OS Windows NT
OS Version 6.1.7600
CPU x86
CPU Info GenuineIntel family 6 model 37 stepping 2
Crash Reason Unhandled C++ Exception
Crash Address 0x76cfb727
User Comments
Processor Notes
EMCheckCompatibility False
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