Trouble clicking on link icons at top of page under the task bar

Hi,
Two weeks ago my system automatically updated to Fx7 and it caused so many problems with my computer that I deleted it and d/l'ed Fx5 and this seemed to remedy the majority of my problems. Ever since then I have had so many problems which weren't there before Fx7 and feel that I shouldn't have to deal with all these problems and try to resolve them considering it was Fx7 that caused them in the first place.
However, I have noticed that when I'm on Facebook now and wish to click on a game link in the top right hand corner of the page, I can no longer do this. Also if I want to search for something in the Facebook search bar, I can't click on that either. This is most frustrating as I was able to do this before and I'm tearing my hair out wondering what has gone wrong.
Also, I have found out that your program no longer accepts the Google toolbar with Version 5 and others after 5 and wonder why? This is also most annoying as I used it all the time. What I would like to know is; when you enter text into the main Yahoo opening page, does it normally jump to the left side of the page when it brings up replies or information?
These are just a couple of the problems I have experienced but have fixed up a couple of the previous ones.
I certainly would appreciate some help on these issues as I'm not technically minded and am sure I will foul everything up even worse if I try by myself. A real human being who can give me some insights as to what I should do would be a real blessing.
Many thanks for a quick reply.
Pat

The Yahoo! Toolbar extension has been reported to cause this issue.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

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