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?
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Craig Ringer