How can I fix the massive Firefox memory leak?

Firefox will use too much memory, causing it to hang or crash. FIX PLZ! Until a fix is released, anyone have a solution?
[http://i.imgur.com/QHHQo.png Here's an example of how much memory it's using.]

''KENNETHM [[#answer-699721|said]]''
<blockquote>
Hi Sashoto:
Since I am not a computer wiz I overlooked an important piece of info
I have WINDOWS 7 Home Edition NOT WINDOWS XP. Therefore I am thinking
that FIREFOX UPDATE 36 version should work with WINDOWS 7. Any new
recommendations for a solution to my problem? THANKS!
</blockquote>
Please follow these steps and let me know if these works:
* Open Windows Task Manager
* Click on Processes Tab
* Click on Show Processes from All Users
* You might be prompted for confirmation. Say yes or type the password.
* Search for firefox.exe or similar process
* Right click the process, and select End Process Tree
* Now open Computer > (C:) Drive > Program Files (x86) > Mozilla Firefox > Uninstall > helper.exe
* Run the un-installer
* Restart your PC
* Reinstall Mozilla Firefox

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