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| Thread ID: 40436 | 2003-12-08 02:08:00 | re;Finding Firebird | dumdum (4965) | Press F1 |
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| 198272 | 2003-12-08 06:27:00 | OK, well I would be inclined to do things "properly" in case the way you have "installed" Firebird now is the reason for your problems. Firstly ensure that the file you actually downloaded is put somewhere safe. Next delete the all the Firebird files that you put in My Documents then go to C:\Documents and Settings\Your Account\Application Data and delete the two folders Mozilla and Phoenix. Now Create a folder within My Programs on your C: drive called MozillaFirebird and put the file that you downloaded into this folder. I am not exactly sure which file you did download so if this does not seem right use your discretion here regarding creating a folder. ;-) When you have this set up all you need do now is create a shortcut to MozillaFirebird.exe for on your desktop or where you want it, double click the shortcut and away you go. Hopefully you will now be set. :-) |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 198273 | 2003-12-08 06:35:00 | Ah, I have just seen that you unzipped your download. In that case when it is unzipped you probably have a MozillaFirebird folder. If so, just move that folder into Program Files, create your shortcut to MozillaFirebird.exe and away you go. | Susan B (19) | ||
| 198274 | 2003-12-08 06:44:00 | I'd be inclined to suggest you download the one with the Installer for Win32 (AKA Windows, just in case...) That'll set things up for you with shotcuts and the likes, so you can get rid of your unzipped folder in My Documents (Not the best place to keep things long-term). After that, Could you tell us just how long its taking to open Firebird? You said it was the page load that took 5 mins, but Im just curious. Google takes about 30 seconds to load on a 0.24 kbps connection, you're connecting at at least 40.0 on your 56.6kbps modem, so something else is using all your bandwidth. Do you have a Virus? Run a spyware check with Spybot Search & Destroy from spybot.info and update and run an AV Scan. Hope this helps Chill. |
Chilling_Silently (228) | ||
| 198275 | 2003-12-08 06:55:00 | Got to thank every one for their help and patience.I now have the wind beneath my wings with FireBird ,Please take credit all those that took the time to help me out. Thanks so much DD P.S. It was me causing all the problems. |
dumdum (4965) | ||
| 198276 | 2003-12-08 07:00:00 | That is great to hear :D Do you mind sharing with us what the cause of the problem was, it had me intrigued and might be something else to also consider when other people have similar problems :) |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 198277 | 2003-12-08 07:05:00 | Heck, just realised my reply might be mis-interpreted :O I meant that it was great news that Firebird was working for you now, not that it was because you were a bit confused :8} |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 198278 | 2003-12-08 07:17:00 | Well Jen....at the end of the day it was a case of not following simple instructions and I must plead guilty to that.What actually got me back on track was the feedback received from yourself and others.I simply deleted everything except the zip file and started again and bingo,up an running.Thank you so much. DD |
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