could this be done for version 3.7 thanks

thanks for reply nice one

When I attempt to run it I just get the following error:

With no message..

Not much i can tell you with no message, other than its likely a server issue.

It's almost certainly down to your timeout on the server or your settings for PHP memory or MySql packets....etc

That happened to me until I got my directory correct where it was supposed to put the backup.

Lets say you forum root is forums and you dump your back up in forums/folderx what i did is enter in folderx/ in the backup path and it works and make sure foderx has 777 permissions. I also did password protect that directory also. Not sure if 777 permissions is the one to use though???

Having your folder at public level is not a good idea as explained by PaulM in his mod, your folder should be at least one level up, that way there is no need to password protect it or worry about folk accessing your entire database details. PaulM has already provided a path, simply put your backup folder there.

I am sorry I did change mine to one level above the public_htlm. That is good right?

;) yep thats right!