In Firefox v4.0.1, custom toolbars disappear from the toolbar menu when I open a "New Window".

1.
I created a new toolbar in Customize... / Add New Toolbar. It's on the list of toolbars and opens up '''most times''' I start Firefox, but not ''always''. I have tested it and it is completely random.
2.
Same type of problem as 1., but '''''everytime''''' I use the 'New Window' feature the custom toolbar disappears from the toolbar menu and if I need to use it, I have to '''save all tabs as bookmark''' then close and reopen FireFox so I get my original window [where the toolbar shows up]. AARRRGHH.
I've been using FF for 7 years now, so I know enough to rule out corrupted localstore.rdf, new or updated add-ons (I could be wrong though, as I often am...).
Has this come up with other users? Am I being cursed? [lol] any help would be appreciated.

cor-el,
Sorry it took so long to get back to you.
You know, you're right. I should try everything, no matter how smart I think I am!
It's been 3 days since I deleted the localstore.rdf file and so far so good.
Thanxs for the help

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