Ok found this in the firebird FAQ: If you have already downloaded Mozilla Firebird as a ZIP file, you can add the registry information that JRE 1.4.2 and later require by hand. To do this, save this registry file to your desktop, and double-click to import it. If you are asked if you want to add the information to the Windows registry, click Yes. After this is done, you can install JRE 1.4.2 if required, then restart Mozilla Firebird and use Java.
If neither of the above solutions work, you can use JRE 1.4.1_05 until the issue you are having is resolved. JRE 1.4.1_05 does not require the information in the Windows registry that JRE 1.4.2 does.
Might give this a try first.
Not heard of MYIE2, will have a look. Thought about opera, but didn't like the idea of built in adverts, or paying for it! Firebird offers me the ability to block out adverts!
I'm at that stage where I have enough knowledge to make the worst mistakes. I am just going to back up all my favourite files first.....