Firefox sync disables itself

I have a firefox sync account, however every time I go to the Tools --> Options --> Sync tab nothing is there but the "Set Up Firefox Sync" option. I have reset this multiple times on multiple PCs (and received the "Device Connected" message with the same ultimate result each time (i.e. it disables itself). Any helpful suggestions?

You said; ''''' I downloaded it a long time ago'''''
You did not say you kept it updated. And no, I don't know what
is wrong. So I, and any others, have to ask questions and give
advice on fixing the issue.
If one of us were sitting there with you, the problem might be fixed
in minutes. Unfortunately, that is not possible. And this forum was invented.
And I never said or implied that anyone was illiterate.
Hailing Frequencies Closed.

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OK, I found the part about history. It is just to unmark that.
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Try to lock the server URL (services.sync.serverURL) and other Sync URLs to empty strings.<br />
Then it is impossible to connect to the server.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Locking_preferences

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Cancel http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/return-cancel-or-change-order.html
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HT1766 my ipad has disabled after asking for a passcode which has never been put on this ipad and now disabled itself ???

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iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
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http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
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http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device
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