> I'll add that I just tested with Fb 2.1 and it works OK without elevation.
>
> So, haven't I got any chance other than upgrading?

Probably not, most likely Firebird is attempting to write in one of the protected folders like Program Files, which requires elevation in Windows 7, most likely this was changed in Firebird 2.1

Mark
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