got it. The old mysql instance was still running..i killed it..nuked it's files..reinstalled and i have base control now.. William Warren wrote: > Thanks for your reply. Nothing in my yum conf or repos has been changed. > > Jim Perrin wrote: >> On 5/15/06, William Warren >> <hescominsoon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> I installed plesk(first mistake at least here..<G>) and it got in my way >>> in some area more than it helped. The first thing it did was deny root >>> access to mysqld and i could not find the username and password for >>> adding another database. I removed plesk and mysql. when i used yum to >>> reinstall mysql i was then told root @ localhost was denied. I removed >>> mysql again and nuked all of the mysql files i could find that were left >>> behind. Now when i reinstall it won't even start. Any ideas? >> >> You may need to consult your yum configs and repo files and look for >> excluded packages. I know cpanel does this, but I'm honestly not sure >> about plesk. >> >> >> What does it mean if your sig is longer than the body of your message? >> > -- My "Foundation" verse: Isa 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. -- carpe ductum -- "Grab the tape" CDTT (Certified Duct Tape Technician) Linux user #322099 Machines: 206822 256638 276825 http://counter.li.org/