Excuse me, i've solve my pb: i just wrote: mysql -p -user=root and nothing for the password, and it works... don't ask me why... Phelles Anyway thanks for your help Phillip!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php