Trouble with newer versions of Firefox on Windows XP

Long time Firefox user but started having problems a few updates ago. Uninstalled 8.0 and reinstalled newest version. Have not added any plugins/add-ons with install yet list below shows many (some unrecognizable (did not save any old settings with uninstall). New 9.0.1 does not look like new interface should...looks like an older one. Did not reload old bookmarks but new install will not bookmark anything. Some extensions did not work properly with old 8.0 version. Is this an XP problem with the newer Firefox versions and if so should I go back to an older version (which one)? Don't want to move to Chrome and will not use IE but Firefox is bricked without bookmarks and other problems. Help?

There is a discussion group for Boot Camp. Search in that group for answers, this has been covered before.
Remember you are not only using beta software you are using it to install Windows.
Before heading off in a great search in the Boot Camp discussions... Be absolutely certain that you have WinXP (Pro or Home) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed. While in WinXP right click on "My Computer" and select "Properties", it will tell you if this is true.
Some folks have resorted to unpacking the driver file & installing each one at a time. The drivers can be unpacked using a command line switch. I don't remember the exact syntax - but a quick search in the Boot Camp discussion group should bring you the answer.
Good luck! And remember... BACK UP your OSX data!
Steve

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