Firefox.exe*32 and plugin-container.exe

hi . i have windows 7 service pack 1 x64. and i see that both firefox and plugin are *32. usually my firefox works really slow and i have to close and reopen it. i open task manager and i see firefox.exe 1500k memory and 10-25 cpu. both with plugin. ( its not the exactly amount but i think you understand what i am saying) can you give my some advice if u can plz?

Hi,
Please see [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Reducing_memory_usage_(Firefox) Reducing Memory Usage.] It goes through general patterns but may or may not be applicable to specific conditions.
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20plugins Troubleshooting Plugins]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Testing_plugins Testing Plugins]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions Problematic Extensions]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20extensions%20and%20themes Troubleshooting Extensions and Themes]
[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Uninstalling+add-ons Uninstalling Add-ons]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_toolbars Uninstalling Toolbars]

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