Hi, I am using Redhat Linux 9 and PostgreSQL 7.4.5. While shutdown the linux server i forget to stop the postgresql. After starting the linux server, now i am unable to stop the postgres. When stopping the postgres i am getting the following error as bash-2.05b$ pg_ctl status pg_ctl: postmaster is running (PID: 17173) Command line was: /usr/local/pgsql/bin/postmaster bash-2.05b$ pg_ctl stop /usr/local/pgsql/bin/pg_ctl: line 274: kill: (17173) - No such process waiting for postmaster to shut down................................................................ failed pg_ctl: postmaster does not shut down Note: please help me to shutdown the postgresql. -- Warm Regards, S.ElayaRaja Mobile: (+91) 98450 59540 E-Mail: elayaraja.s@xxxxxxxxx raja_nk@xxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq