# luciano@xxxxxxxxx / 2006-08-05 19:32:27 +0200: > I stop the postmaster service and then i copy the directory in an other place. > Restart the postmaster and then test someting modifications. > Then i stop the service and restore the saved data directory > Now the postmaster dont start any more > Wy? I'd guess you didn't preserve permissions on the data directory contents. What does PostgreSQL log? -- How many Vietnam vets does it take to screw in a light bulb? You don't know, man. You don't KNOW. Cause you weren't THERE. http://bash.org/?255991