Settings totally messed up after updating to 5.0 so I want to restore back to 3.6, at least for now. How?

Using XP Pro, sp2. When using 3.6 I was able to visit websites and was often redirected by them to other pages on the site. I upgraded to 5.0 and could still reach the main pages, but now many sites are unable to redirect me to another page. For example, I could easily reach my bank's credit card page, but when I want to pay a bill online, the page redirects me to another page. It tries to open that page but fails every time, saying that Firefox can't establish a connection with that server. It suggests that I check the settings that firefox uses to connect to the internet.
This happens with any page that any website tries to refer me to. My bank is ignoring me, citing security, and my ISP says they can't help -its a problem with Firefox, probably in the update.
Is it possible to kill 5.0 and restore back to 3.6, where everything worked, and I could pay my bills (and do other things.)? Thanks. (newbie here)

Due to security vulnerabilities, rolling back to Firefox 4.0.1 is not recommended. Firefox 3.6.18 would be the safer choice.
Here's the process to roll back:
First, I recommend backing up your Firefox settings in case something goes wrong. See [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing+up+your+information Backing up your information]. (You can copy your entire Firefox profile folder somewhere outside of the Mozilla folder.)
Next, download and save Firefox 3.6 to your desktop for future installation. http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all-older
Close Firefox 5.
You could install Firefox 3.6 over it (many have reported success) or you could uninstall Firefox first. If you uninstall, do not remove your personal data and settings, just the program.
Unless you have installed an incompatible add-on, Firefox 3.6 should pick up where you left off. If there are serious issues, please post back with details.
Note: I haven't actually tried this myself!

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