Solved!
Somehow the prefs.js file was overwritten with a default file that wiped
out all previous settings and made the new instance appear to be a fresh
profile.
I was able to copy the prefs.js from a backup and the profiles started
working.
I'm mystified as to how the prefs.js files were overwritten.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
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