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so i tried to backup my db today and i get this error:

There was an error.
Incorrect path or mysqldump utility not executable.
Check $_DB_mysqldump_path definition in config.php.
Variable currently defined as: /usr/bin/mysqldump


I have 3 other backups and now its not working for some odd reason... I know nothing about mySql.. i had my freind help me set it up and he's gone now so i have no clue what to do

For backups, Geeklog uses a program called mysqldump, which is usually part of a MySQL install. And to be able to call that programm, Geeklog needs to know where it is.

Obviously, in your case, it isn't in /usr/bin/mysqldump. So you have to ask your hosting service where it resides and then change the variable in config.php accordingly.

Also see the FAQ.

bye, Dirk

thank you dirk.. I'm not sure why it all of a sudden stopped working