My bookmarks keep disappearing after a pup

A few days ago I collected a pup installer trying to convert a youtube vid to mp3. I got rid of it using Malwarebytes, however it still had unwanted browser add ons, which Firefox questioned and I deleted. Every time I opened a browser these add ons tried to reinstall, so I downloaded a new copy of Firefox using IE but the problem persisted. I ran a full scan using MBAM and one using SAS and nothing appearing. So I installed the 3 month old copy of Firefox I had saved and then let it update. Perfect, problem solved, I thought. I then used Mozbackup restore from a pre-virus time, which I have used for years, and had all my bookmarks back. However, now, every time I open a browser all of my Bookmarks are there, but if I close the browser and re-open later, all of my bookmarks disappear in front of me. I have tried restoring them and then doing another backup using Mozbackup while they're all there but it's not helping. I can't restore my bookmarks every time I open a browser. Please help?

''FredMcD [[#answer-676448|said]]''
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''Cara_A [[#answer-676425|said]]''
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''FredMcD [[#answer-676390|said]]''
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How did you check the bookmarks? Was it thru the Bookmark Toolbar,
or did you open the Bookmarks Manager?
Press the '''Alt''' or '''F10''' key to bring up the tool bar. Then select
'''Bookmarks.''' Hot key is '''<Control>''(Mac:<Command>)'' <Shift> B.'''
Bookmarks appear in the Bookmarks Manager but not in the main menu
'''http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=1456901#1456901'''
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Every time I open a fresh browser and click on my 'bookmarks' tab to go to a page they just start deleting in front of me until they're all gone.
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Please follow my instructions to open the Bookmarks Manager.
Also, use the web link I posted.
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I am running Windows 8.1 with Avast as my antivirus,
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Some added toolbar and anti-virus add-ons are known to cause
Firefox issues. '''Disable All of them.'''
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I did follow your instructions and checked the link which was not relevant thank you. I have no toolbars whatsoever and all add ons are disabled. Disabling all add ons was the first thing I did. Please don't feel you need to help if you are going to treat me like an idiot.

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