Hi, > First delete the rpm you installed with "rpm -e --force <rpmname>". > That should do it. If not report back the error it gives when > executing that command. > Then you can install the rpm again. [root at mail rpms]# rpm -e --force mysql-5.0.33-1.i386.rpm rpm: only installation, upgrading, rmsource and rmspec may be forced [root at mail rpms]# I tried [root at mail rpms]# rpm -ivh -e --force mysql-5.0.33-1.i386.rpm Preparing... ########################################### [100%] 1:mysql ########################################### [100%] but in fact it doesn't get installed. :( Any ideas ? Warm Regards, Mário Gamito