I have the same problem. I have a log like patrick keshishian. I have not a backup. I don't know that do. Help me please!!! Information: - Server with RAID1 on SAS HD Hot-plug. - Ubuntu Server 12.04 x64. - Postgresql 9.1. When I do "psql" PostgreSQL shows "psql: FATAL: the database system is starting up" and when I write pg_dump or I try connect with pgAdmin3. -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/FATAL-the-database-system-is-starting-up-tp4941646p5795841.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