Re: PostgreSQL fails to start

On 19/02/2010 13:10, Heddon's Gate Hotel wrote:
> I've installed postgreSQL 8.4 on a Windows XP machine, and I can't get
> it to start. Choosing Start Server from the menu produces a DOS box
> that remains blank for about 3 minutes, then comes up with this error
> message:
>
> The postgresql-8.4 service is starting.................................
> The postgresql-8.4 service could not be started.
> The service did not report an error.
> More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3534.
> The start command returned an error (2)
> Press <return> to continue...
>
> Typing the suggested command actually produces no help other than what
> has already been printed.
>
> I do normally use NOD32 anti-virus and Windows Firewall. I uninstalled
> NOD32 before installing postgreSQL, and disabled the firewall. This was
> the state of the machine when the above error message was produced. I
> get the same error if NOD32 and the firewall are running.
>
> As far as I can tell, no log files have been produced. Therefore I am
> at a loss as to how to proceed. Any ideas?

Something may have been written to the Windows event log - have a look
there.

Ray.

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