Installing earlier version of Safari

I've had a lot of trouble with Safari 5 (using all my installed memory within two hours). I decided to go back to Safari 4 and downloaded it. However, it won't let me install it, telling me "You already have a later version of Safari on this volume". How do I go about installing Safari 4?

Klaus1 wrote:
Those who prefer not to continue using the fastest, safest version of Safari (5.0.5) and want to revert back to an older version (and can accept the security risks in so doing), rather than find out how to correct their faulty system, can do so by performing an archive and install using their original install disks (Note: this is for Tiger and Leopard users only):
How to Archive & Install:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
Then update Safari to version 4 from your backup copy of the installer. You can also download the version for your system from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL877
Is that the only way? An archive and install would take HOURS (it always does - there's the Install itself, then there's the Combo Update, then there's all the Java and Security updates, then there's upgrading iTunes, and finally upgrading Safari - it makes me tired just to think about that, let alone giving up the use of my computer for the best part of a day). Can I not quit Safari and trash the app, then try and install Safari 4 (leaving my bookmarks and top sites in situ)?
Klaus, you will be aware of my main problem with Safari 5, as you've posted in that thread. Nothing has worked, Safari 5 still uses all my memory and I have to quit and relaunch about three times each day. If I could resolve the Safari 5 problem, it would be by far the best solution, but have you any other ideas about that?

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