You cannot install the service as administrator, because of security risks. Try this thing: http://pgfoundry.org/projects/pginstaller -----Original Message----- From: pgsql-general-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pgsql-general-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Art Fore Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 9:20 PM To: pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Postgresql 8.0 beta 5 setup in windowsxp Have a winXP machine with the above program installed, however, the service will not start, even when logged in as administrator. Need a step by step setup procedure for WINDOWS. Is sthere one available or is there anything available on setup after install? All I have found is for lilnux-unix-bsd or windows with cygn, not the native install for windows. Art ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 4: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster
