Ok, I will remove the database and users a create again from scratch. I really appreciate the help so far guys. I will update shortly. Regards Merged by Polarfox So guys, i have removed and recreated the database and user. i have started with a fresh install of Php-fusion and im getting the same problem. Any further help on this would be gratefully received Regards Polarfox: Same story, read the http://www.php-fusion.co.uk/coc.php#12x please.