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On 09/10/13 22:16, Tom wrote: > I made an install unbootable and would like to try and use the old msql > database on it. Can I just copy a file over and then point my new mysql > install at it? Back it up. Then boot from CD, and chroot and start MYSQL, and dump the database would be my first attempt. Yes if you install the same version on the same architecture you could probably recover the files from where MySQL puts them and make it work, but messy and horrid and probably overkill. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq