Tosko

In order to get a good result, the mysql query needs valid information to pull from your database. @char_id$ for example is something that is not valid unless its implemented in a ro script. What are you trying to do?

The server you will want to create a new backup after you have made any changes to the scripts. (There are many free backup software solutions available) The MySQL database it is recommended to do it at least once a day. If the sql server is running on your computer you can run a tool my AutoMySQLbackup. If you host it somewhere else you are going to have to work with cron jobs if its a linux hosted space (http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/how-to-backup-mysql-databases-web-server-files-to-a-ftp-server-automatically.html) Windows will be batch scripted. This is more complicated since you need scheduled task that runs either a vb script or a batch file. For this you will have to go google more info.

The table: char In your database is incomplete. You should try to repair that table. Compare it with the default sql file that comes with your server.

Did you do a netstat to see which port numbers are beihg used already from your system? I believe that the default port 3306 is already in use. Try to set another port number for your mysql and then try again.

Try to access your website through proxy.