Why is FireFox reinstalling itself without asking me?

I'm using version 24 on both my desktop and laptop computer.
In the past 2 weeks Firefox has updated itself without asking me from version 24 to version 24.
Yes I know that sounds silly.
What happens next is not silly. After doing these unasked updates the new version of Firefox now has Tiles on the screen. I HATE tiles and need some way other then using MS WIN7 recovery and restore feature.
A bigger problem is this!!!
The update not only closes all my open tabs. BUT it also deletes my BookMarks!!!!!!
It is like it's doing a complete uninstall and then reinstall.
There must be some way to restore only FireFox instead of doing a Windows recovery-restore
and getting my bookmarks back.
Both my computers have done this. My laptop has done it once,
but my desktop is on it's second unappreciated reinstall.
I receive no advance warning about this automatic change but I noticed something wasn't right when doing a powerup the computer's do a restart. Then I know I'm screwed.
Did I mention how much I hate tiles?

Hi there,
Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
* [http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/default.aspx Microsoft Safety Scanner]
* [http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware]
* [http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363 TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility]
* [http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro/ Hitman Pro]
* [http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ ESET Online Scanner]
[http://windows.microsoft.com/MSE Microsoft Security Essentials] is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]] article.
Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!
Hope this helps!
Curtis

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