If I reinstall DBD::mysql am I risking breaking all my running scripts that use it? If those scripts fail, my business would suffer a big loss of income. Most of my billable activities are fed by these scripts.

So, you have a broken system, or you may really break your system trying to fix it. In both cases, grab your last verified backup from before the incident and restore it. Problem solved.

If you don't have a backup, then one of these is for you: Kein Backup kein Mitleid / No backup no mercy.

Really, not having a working, verified backup is stupid. Running a business without a working, verified backup is even more stupid. See exhibits A, B, C, D, E.

Alexander

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In reply to Re^4: DBD mysql by afoken
in thread DBD mysql by dcscott

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