How do I get to my old profile? Had to reinstall Windows due to a crash after install reinstalled Firefox lost all my bookmarks" HELP"

Installed Windows XP from C.D. 's re downloaded Firefox. Have gone through HELP section with no luck. Was hoping to get back to old profile so i can transfer bookmarks. All efforts have failed HELP.

I hope you have a backup of your hard drive. <br />
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile

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