[snip] [snip] $optimizeTableQuery = mysql_query("OPTIMIZE TABLE '".$tableName."'"); [/snip] Take the single quotes away from the table name. http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/optimize-table.html Make sure they are the right kind of tables. Tried that already, and same results. Can't seem to figure this one out. Current snippet: [/snip] Make sure to hit reply all just in case your e-mail goes to a spam folder. That way others on the list can see and perhaps help. Does the user have permissions to optimize tables?