> If data on your disk gets corrupted then NOTHING can guarantee to recover > your database - not PG, not Firebird, not Oracle. Richard, thank you for reply. I ask my questing more presicely: I have configuration like in my previous message. Hardware (IDE drive, computer) and software (Windows XP) works according to vendor specifications. If I turn power off by breaking power cord when Postgres server is busy, is it possible that after that SELECT * FROM anytable does not work ? Andrus. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq