> Have you tried starting the service *not* with the Firebird
> Control Panel, but instead using the OS built-in services
> facility?
>
> If that doesn't work, then you'd best starting from scratch, and
> follow the notes in InstallNotes.txt in the \doc subdirectory.
>

I was using the OS service facility. Would it be possible to use the
rc4 install package, and then just copy in the newer files, or has
too much changed?

I'll take a look at the install notes, I was using the release notes
as the guide.

thanks for the help
Dixon