Why does Postgres refuse to start as service?

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I try to install Postgres on Windows (Server 2003). Both versions I tried (8.3, 8.4) fail at the end of the installation because the service cannot be started. I tried with different users for the service without success.

Any ideas anyone?

Uninstall Windows (Server 2003), install the GNU/Linux distro of your choice, apt-get or yum install postgres to your heart's content. — Conrad Meyer
– Conrad Meyer, Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 8:01
There should be some log files in the data directory that could provide some insight. — Jordan S. Jones
– Jordan S. Jones, Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 8:01
@Conrad: One minute waiting for the hint on installing Linux - I've expected this within seconds. Even though: Very helpful! BTW: That's not an option. An actually I successfully installed Postgres on Linux, Mac, Windows XY a lot of times before.. — Kai Huppmann
– Kai Huppmann, Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 8:13
Well, what error do you get? What is there in the Event Viewer? — Grant Johnson
– Grant Johnson, Commented Dec 2, 2009 at 20:43
@Jordan, log files in the data directory, or entry in the Event Viewer. — vladr
– vladr, Commented Jun 11, 2011 at 4:59

Bohemian · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-16 00:12:30Z

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It's usually a permissions issue. Check that the installer set up the permissions correctly for the user running the service (usually "postgres").

answered Jun 16, 2011 at 0:12

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