Why does my PostgreSQL server not start up?

Why does my PostgreSQL server not start up?

After installing postgres, the service was running fine. However, after setting postgres up as a server for another program, the service stopped running. When I try to start the service now, I get a message saying :

Why is Postgres 9.2.4 not running on Windows 7?

1 I am trying to get Postgres 9.2.4 to run as a service on Windows 7. After installing postgres, the service was running fine. However, after setting postgres up as a server for another program, the service stopped running. When I try to start the service now, I get a message saying :

How to stop PostgreSQL service on local computer?

In windows you can do by, go to run -> then type services.msc and find 2 services listed and you can then stop and start. for me just remove som file in the C:\\Program Files\\PostgreSQL\\12\\data which 12 is my version the name of the file is => postmaster.pid and the postmaster.conf then try to run service agine I think it will be work

Why is PostgreSQL unable to run Windows service overflow?

Running the first command showed invalid data in C:\\Program Files\\PostgreSQL\\9.1\\data\\postmaster.pid. Deleting that file did the trick. Reference. I faced the same issue after moving manually the database data files (PG_DATA directory) without recreating all the necessary permissions. 1. Check permissions on old PG_DATA directory: 2.

How to report a problem with PostgreSQL installation?

To be able to help you with an installation problem, we will need you to collect some basic details about your computer and the problem. Please see the instructions below. Any problem report must include: How you ran the installer. Command-line arguments, what user account you ran it from, etc.

Where can I get help installing PostgreSQL on Windows?

Please do not ask the mailing list for help with installation on unsupported Windows platforms. However, one of the paid PostgreSQL consultants, or EnterpriseDB (who make the PostgreSQL installer) may be able to help you on a paid basis. The Windows FAQ discusses potential issues with antivirus software and 3rd-party firewalls.