Hi Craig yes, that's exactly what I did. I have the datadir in a different folder than the executable (because I created a pseudo-portable "database"). I have not set any special exception for the executables, apparently my installation does not need this. Everything is working fine now, however, should I experience in the future a similar problem, at least I know what to look for... In any case, very odd. Thanks to all Regards -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/pgstat-wait-timeout-permission-denied-tp5713236p5714173.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - general mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general