How can I keep my bookmarks if I downgrade from 5.0 to 3.6.19?

Firefox 5.0 takes so long to load on my computer it's ridiculous. I've put up with it for a few weeks and now I really want to get rid of this version. I'm running Windows XP by choice, have a 2.66 ghz processor, and 4 GB of memory, but it still takes several minutes to load Firefox 5.0. I've cleaned out all my temp files, cleared the cache, history, etc., but nothing changes.
So I want to go back to Firefox version 3.6.19, which ran smoothly and loaded infinitely quicker. However, I notice the bookmarks in Firefox 5.0 now have a different extension (.json). Is there any way I can keep my bookmarks or transfer them to the older version if I downgrade, and how would I do that? I've added quite a few bookmarks since I upgraded and I don't want to lose them. Thanks!

To revert to the previous secure version which is 3.6.19, please do the following: 
#Go to [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html Download Firefox v3.6.19] and download it to the desktop. 
#Then go to Add/Remove Programs, scroll down to "Mozilla Firefox" and remove it, choosing to keep your bookmarks, customizations etc., (''don't checkmark the box''). 
#Then reboot and delete the folder called "Mozilla Firefox" at this location: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox 
#Finally run the installation file you downloaded to the desktop earlier. 
Your bookmarks, customizations etc., are maintained in a different location and will become available to you again once you complete the installation. 
Having said that, it's always wise to have a backup handy just in case. So please do the following. 
#Click the orange Firefox button and choose "''Bookmarks''", then "''Show All bookmarks''" to open the Bookmarks Manager. 
#Click the link to ''Import and Backup'' at the top. 
#Click "'''Export HTML'''" and save the file somewhere. 
After you complete the installation, please go to the [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/ Plugins Check] page and update where necessary.

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