CM J wrote: > Hi, > > To start the postgres server in background mode in windows, i > executed the following command: > > *runas /user:postgres "D:\postgres_new\pgsql\bin\pg_ctl.exe -W start -D > D:\postgres_new\pgsql\data -l D:\postgres_new\pgsql\data\logfile"* > > The postgres starts up all fine and logs get redirected.However, a > command window gets opened which says "server starting...". How do i disable > this command window ? Run Pg as a service, and use the "net" command or the "services.msc" snapin to start/stop the service. The GUI installer sets Pg up as a service by default. Why not use that? -- Craig Ringer -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general