Tools/Options is missing

Running Firefox 3.6.10
Suddenly the Tools menu contains only a couple of options and sometimes opens blank. I seem to remember being able to click Options to set my tabs as the current addresses. Obviously I cannot do this now.
The problem seems to have occurred having downloaded some software which included Google Chrome (which I didn't want, incidentally). I have since removed this software.
I have tried re-starting the computer. I tried re-installing Firefox on top of the existing one.
How can I return the Tools menu to how it was?
If I remove Firefox from my computer and do a clean install, will I be able to retain all my bookmarks and tab settings?
Or is there an easier way?!

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* Shockwave Flash 10.1 r82
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#**After download completes, close Firefox
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#***Note: Vista and Win7 users may need to right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator"
#**'''Download link and more information''': https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox#Installing_and_updating_Adobe_Reader
#*After the installation, start Firefox and check your version again.
#'''Update Shockwave Flash'''
#*Use Firefox to Download and SAVE to your hard drive from one of the links below; '''the links take you directly to the download and you avoid the "getplus" download manager and "extras" (i.e., toolbars, virus scan links, etc.) on the main Adobe page.'''
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#* Also see (if needed): http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html#main_Uninstall
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