Hi, I am using postgreSQL 7.4.5 in Redhat Linux 9. Whenever i faced power failure , i am unable to stop the postgres. bash-2.05b$ pg_ctl stop /usr/local/pgsql/bin/pg_ctl: line 274: kill: (19859) - No such process waiting for postmaster to shut down................................................................ failed pg_ctl: postmaster does not shut down Please help me regarding this. -- Warm Regards, S.ElayaRaja Mobile: (+91) 98450 59540 E-Mail: elayaraja.s@xxxxxxxxx raja_nk@xxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 8: explain analyze is your friend