Hello, my first results of installation-attempts of PostgreSQL 8.3.5 from pginstaller on Windows 7 64bit: 1.) after getting up to "initialize database cluster", Dialog appears: "Secondary Logon" Service not running. Please start this service and retry Maybe some "net start seclogon" would be helpfull if W7 is detected by installer? 2) installation copies a lot of stuff, moves up to "services get started", which takes A LOT OF TIME as of logfile: [....] MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:29:49:297]: Executing op: ActionStart(Name=StartServices,Description=Dienste werden gestartet,Template=Dienst: [1]) Aktion 12:29:49: StartServices. Dienste werden gestartet MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:29:49:298]: Executing op: ProgressTotal(Total=1,Type=1,ByteEquivalent=1300000) MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:29:49:298]: Executing op: ServiceControl(,Name=pgsql-8.3,Action=1,Wait=1,) StartServices: Dienst: PostgreSQL Database Server 8.3 and finally fails with "... service could not be startet, please check if you have enough rights to start system services" [retry] / [cancel] (btw, I am running the installer from an administrator prompt) "retry" gives another time period to meditate & contemplate & wait; "Cancel" leads to rollback of the installation: MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:29:49:297]: Executing op: ActionStart(Name=StartServices,Description=Dienste werden gestartet,Template=Dienst: [1]) Aktion 12:29:49: StartServices. Dienste werden gestartet MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:29:49:298]: Executing op: ProgressTotal(Total=1,Type=1,ByteEquivalent=1300000) MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:29:49:298]: Executing op: ServiceControl(,Name=pgsql-8.3,Action=1,Wait=1,) StartServices: Dienst: PostgreSQL Database Server 8.3 MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:33:25:956]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:33:25:956]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 1920 MSI (c) (DC:50) [12:33:25:958]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error MSI (c) (DC:50) [12:33:25:958]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 2835 DEBUG: Error 2835: The control ErrorIcon was not found on dialog ErrorDlg Bei der Installation dieses Pakets ist ein unerwarteter Fehler aufgetreten. Es liegt eventuell ein das Paket betreffendes Problem vor. Der Fehlercode ist 2835. Argumente: ErrorIcon, ErrorDlg, Fehler 1920. Der Dienst PostgreSQL Database Server 8.3 (pgsql-8.3) konnte nicht gestartet werden. Überprüfen Sie, ob Sie ausreichende Berechtigungen zum Starten von Systemdiensten besitzen. MSI (s) (F0:18) [12:34:43:812]: I/O on thread 3064 could not be cancelled. Error: 1168 MSI (s) (F0:18) [12:34:43:812]: I/O on thread 2040 could not be cancelled. Error: 1168 MSI (s) (F0:18) [12:34:43:812]: I/O on thread 3636 could not be cancelled. Error: 1168 MSI (s) (F0:18) [12:34:43:812]: I/O on thread 3268 could not be cancelled. Error: 1168 MSI (s) (F0:18) [12:34:43:812]: I/O on thread 3776 could not be cancelled. Error: 1168 MSI (s) (F0:18) [12:34:43:812]: I/O on thread 2516 could not be cancelled. Error: 1168 MSI (s) (F0:18) [12:34:43:812]: I/O on thread 3848 could not be cancelled. Error: 1168 MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:43:813]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:43:813]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 1709 MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:43:813]: Produkt: PostgreSQL 8.3 -- Fehler 1920. Der Dienst PostgreSQL Database Server 8.3 (pgsql-8.3) konnte nicht gestartet werden. Überprüfen Sie, ob Sie ausreichende Berechtigungen zum Starten von Systemdiensten besitzen. MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:43:813]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:43:813]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 1602 MSI (c) (DC:50) [12:34:43:816]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error MSI (c) (DC:50) [12:34:43:816]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 2835 DEBUG: Error 2835: The control ErrorIcon was not found on dialog ErrorDlg Bei der Installation dieses Pakets ist ein unerwarteter Fehler aufgetreten. Es liegt eventuell ein das Paket betreffendes Problem vor. Der Fehlercode ist 2835. Argumente: ErrorIcon, ErrorDlg, Sind Sie sicher, dass Sie den Vorgang abbrechen möchten? Aktion beendet um 12:34:46: InstallFinalize. Rückgabewert 3. MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:169]: User policy value 'DisableRollback' is 0 MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:169]: Machine policy value 'DisableRollback' is 0 MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:172]: Executing op: Header(Signature=1397708873,Version=500,Timestamp=976774067,LangId=1033,Platform=0,ScriptType=2,ScriptMajorVersion=21,ScriptMinorVersion=4,ScriptAttributes=1) MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:172]: Executing op: DialogInfo(Type=0,Argument=1033) MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:173]: Executing op: DialogInfo(Type=1,Argument=PostgreSQL 8.3) MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:173]: Executing op: RollbackInfo(,RollbackAction=Rollback,RollbackDescription=Aktion wird rückgängig gemacht:,RollbackTemplate=[1],CleanupAction=RollbackCleanup,CleanupDescription=Sicherungsdateien werden entfernt,CleanupTemplate=Datei: [1]) Aktion 12:34:46: Rollback. Aktion wird rückgängig gemacht: Rollback: Dienste werden gestartet MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:175]: Executing op: ActionStart(Name=StartServices,Description=Dienste werden gestartet,Template=Dienst: [1]) MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:175]: Executing op: ProductInfo(ProductKey={B823632F-3B72-4514-8861-B961CE263224},ProductName=PostgreSQL 8.3,PackageName=postgresql-8.3-int.msi,Language=1033,Version=134414336,Assignment=1,ObsoleteArg=0,,,PackageCode={141FAE64-8F91-4C88-AF89-D1E6960734EC},,,InstanceType=0,LUASetting=0,RemoteURTInstalls=0,ProductDeploymentFlags=3) MSI (c) (DC:50) [12:35:34:631]: Note: 1: 2205 2: 3: Error MSI (c) (DC:50) [12:35:34:631]: Note: 1: 2228 2: 3: Error 4: SELECT `Message` FROM `Error` WHERE `Error` = 2888 DEBUG: Error 2888: Executing the TextStyle view failed Bei der Installation dieses Pakets ist ein unerwarteter Fehler aufgetreten. Es liegt eventuell ein das Paket betreffendes Problem vor. Der Fehlercode ist 2888. Argumente: TextStyle, , MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:34:46:176]: Executing op: ServiceControl(,Name=pgsql-8.3,Action=2,Wait=1,) MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:35:57:181]: Executing op: ServiceControl(,Name=pgsql-8.3,Action=2,Wait=1,) Rollback: Neue Dienste werden installiert MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:35:57:183]: Executing op: ActionStart(Name=InstallServices,Description=Neue Dienste werden installiert,Template=Dienst: [2]) MSI (s) (F0:C4) [12:35:57:183]: Executing op: ServiceControl(,Name=pgsql-8.3,Action=8,,) Rollback: Systemregistrierungwerte werden geschrieben [.....] with not so really clear end: MSI (c) (DC:F8) [12:36:04:160]: Produkt: PostgreSQL 8.3 -- Installation fehlgeschlagen. (that is: installation failed) MSI (c) (DC:F8) [12:36:04:161]: Windows Installer installed the product. Product Name: PostgreSQL 8.3. Product Version: 8.3. Product Language: 1031. Manufacturer: PostgreSQL Global Development Group. Installation success or error status: 1603. MSI (c) (DC:F8) [12:36:04:163]: Grabbed execution mutex. MSI (c) (DC:F8) [12:36:04:163]: Cleaning up uninstalled install packages, if any exist MSI (c) (DC:F8) [12:36:04:165]: MainEngineThread is returning 1603 === Verbose logging stopped: 24.01.2009 12:36:04 === On the bright side: a data directory containing the usual PostgreSQL Structure is left behind. 3.) next try: installing PostgreSQL without creating database cluster (which, as second try with that initdb-ed directory from first try is the default) (data directory contains of actual version, which will be used...) now PostgreSQL installes all fine, even creates a service, and gives me best wishes on successfull install eventvwr/ applicatioN: Protokollname: Application Quelle: MsiInstaller Datum: 24.01.2009 12:42:40 Ereignis-ID: 1033 Aufgabenkategorie:Keine Ebene: Informationen Schlüsselwörter:Klassisch Benutzer: TempleC7\ham Computer: TempleC7 Beschreibung: Windows Installer installed the product. Product Name: PostgreSQL 8.3. Product Version: 8.3. Product Language: 1031. Manufacturer: PostgreSQL Global Development Group. Installation success or error status: 0. Ereignis-XML: <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> <System> <Provider Name="MsiInstaller" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1033</EventID> <Level>4</Level> <Task>0</Task> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2009-01-24T11:42:40.000000000Z" /> <EventRecordID>2513</EventRecordID> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>TempleC7</Computer> <Security UserID="S-1-5-21-1349645822-3266984892-1315167842-1000" /> </System> <EventData> <Data>PostgreSQL 8.3</Data> <Data>8.3</Data> <Data>1031</Data> <Data>0</Data> <Data>PostgreSQL Global Development Group</Data> <Data>(NULL)</Data> <Data> </Data> <Binary>7B42383233363332462D334237322D343531342D383836312D4239363143453236333232347D3030303036633862393261316635626664333663353862373533333535343138626262613030303030373034</Binary> </EventData> </Event> of course, service is not running... 4.) after 3.): net start pgsql-8.3 Windows tries really hard. gives me way more then 80 enddots on its try of "PostreSQL [...] gets started ............ but finally fails, <Data>Timed out waiting for server startup</Data> (which is also the record within application.log) Security gives: Anmeldeversuch mit expliziten Anmeldeinformationen. [logon attempt with explicit logon information] Kontoname: postgres Kontodomäne: TempleC7 Ein Konto wurde erfolgreich angemeldet. [account logon successfull] Neue Anmeldung: Sicherheits-ID: TempleC7\postgres Kontoname: postgres Kontodomäne: TempleC7 Anmelde-ID: 0x471c6a Einer neuen Anmeldung wurden besondere Rechte zugewiesen. [special rights where granted to a logon] Antragsteller: Sicherheits-ID: TempleC7\postgres Kontoname: postgres Kontodomäne: TempleC7 Anmelde-ID: 0x471c6a Berechtigungen: SeImpersonatePrivilege and after that: Ein Konto wurde abgemeldet. [account was logged of] Antragsteller: Sicherheits-ID: TempleC7\postgres Kontoname: postgres Kontodomäne: TempleC7 Anmelde-ID: 0x471c6a Anmeldetyp: 5 -> service does not start. 5.) So, trying as my default user: a) adding postgresql\8.3\bin to my path b) pg_ctl start -D d:\ghum\data83 server starting D:\ghum\data83>2009-01-24 12:55:27 CET LOG: loaded library "$libdir/plugins/plu gin_debugger.dll" .. which gives me a FINE running postgresql 8.3 C:\Users\ham>psql -U postgres --port=5433 Password for user postgres: Welcome to psql 8.3.5, the PostgreSQL interactive terminal. Type: \copyright for distribution terms \h for help with SQL commands \? for help with psql commands \g or terminate with semicolon to execute query \q to quit Warning: Console code page (850) differs from Windows code page (1252) 8-bit characters might not work correctly. See psql reference page "Notes for Windows users" for details. postgres=# 4.) it seems to be no longer "cool" to have your data below Program Files / Program Files (x86) The default as of know is \ProgramData\<application> 5.) so: PostgreSQL somehow works on Windows 7 64bit; BUT not running as service I would be willing to conduct more tests or try other things or provide logs, please contact me! :) Best wishes Harald -- GHUM Harald Massa persuadere et programmare Harald Armin Massa Spielberger Straße 49 70435 Stuttgart 0173/9409607 no fx, no carrier pigeon - EuroPython 2009 will take place in Birmingham - Stay tuned! -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general