Can't open Firefox or IE in other user accounts.

I am using, from the dock, Safari, Firefox 1.5 and IE 5.2.3 without any problems. However I have two other user accounts (family) who can use Safari but cannot open Firefox or IE-all they get is the bouncing icon in the
dock (no message windows). The only way out of this to force quit. We had been using all three browsers without any problems for a long time in each user account.
This problem I can only link to the latest Security Upgrade 2005.09. Is there a link or is it just coincidental.
Have run Disk Utility and repaired Permissions numerous times without any success solving the problem. Is there a solution anyone can offer?
Help appreciated.
Jimjam
1.25GHz G4 MDD Mac OS X (10.3.9) Memory: 1GB
1.25GHz G4 MDD Mac OS X (10.3.9) Memory: 1GB

Hi tharmsen ,
Could I have something messed up in a setting someplace? Argh... so frustrating!
I wondered the same, but i never did get an answer,so i do not know.
I had similar issues with the 1.5 version, i certainly understand your
frustration, i wanted to send it to space!!! i had to remove it.
I am sticking with Safari which I love. Also if Debug enable in menu bar
Safari can emulate a few browsers.
just be aware that there are some issues with the earlier versions of FF,
here is an link i found when i considered going back to the 1.0.4 .
that i was trying to update.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,123910,00.asp#
Just wanted to let you know.
enjoy your mac! & Apple Discussions.
regards, Eme
Message was edited by: Eme~~>>>the first time you run it, starts up, then shuts down then after a few seconds starts up again <<<as mentioned by others, also did the same for me.

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