> No joy > > pg_dump aurel > aurel.out > > Returns - > ERROR: syntax error at or near "pg_dump" at character 8 > > I've had a bit of trouble with the PostgreSQL system if that helps. (access > violation with a reinstall) that is a psql error message isn't it. pg_dump is a shell command that you would from from your DOS or shell prompt. that is what the "$" was trying to imply. Regards, Richard Broersma Jr.