Safari got slower...:(

I'm using safari 5.1.
My safari got slow nowadays I'm not sure after what it got slow.
The thing is it didn't get slow in browsing speed..
some examples I've experienced :
1.I create a new tab, it opens instantly. But if I move my mouse to the previous tab and click it takes a second gap before it opens, that is, if there are several tabs and I move between tabs using my mouse by clicking it takes time.
2.Once I happened to type a mail in gmail. When i typed something, I was written instantly but if I use mouse or arrow keys to move somewhere to edit, the insertion key freezes and while in that frozen condition if I type something the insertion key comes and types what I type instantly.
This problem doesn't seem to be like problems with low memory..:(
Can anyone help me out...:(
Thanks a lot in advance...:)

Right or control click your MacintoshHD icon on your desktop then click Get Info.
See: Capacity & Available.
Make sure there is a minimum of 15% free disk space. Not enough disk space can slow apps down.
From your Safari menu bar click Safari / Reset Safari.
Select the top 7 buttons, click Reset.
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This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up a guest account” (without the quotes) in the search box.
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
As Guest, launch the application(s) and test. Same problem(s)?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
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The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
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Press the power button.
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Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on some Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
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Thank you for helping,
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My inlaws have been known to (inadvertently) change settings and download things they should not. (Flash players or radio listening programs, etc). I'm betting something similar happened, but couldn't find anything in the surfing history since it was too much to go through. Other ideas?
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