John R Pierce, 18.07.2013 21:20: >> If you want to install a completely new instance, just put it into >> a different directory, and given the service a different name. >> >> Newer Postgres versions don't need a dedicated Windows user account >> any more. >> >> I usually don't use the installer any more, but I simply unzip the >> binary distribution, then run initdb with a directory of my choice >> (making sure the privileges are correctly setup) and then use >> pg_ctl to register the service. The only thing you need to make >> sure is to change the port in postgresql.conf before starting the >> service. > > > service name and pick a alternate port number. Only challenge is > where to put the data directory. I don't think these should be > under C:\Program Files under ANY conditions Absolutely. > but they don't belong in the current user's %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local either Correct. > I note newer Windows has a C:\ProgramData, so perhaps thats the 'right' > default choice? Sounds good to me. The best option is probably to ask the user during installation (and disallow "c:\Program Files" ) -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
