cannot connect to 127.0.0.1

[Stendt]

Hello, i'm using windows xp 32 bit and had this bug that holdem manager cannot connect to 127.0.0.1 and is not able to access the database. I tried different things you offer here in your faq's. The last thing i did was a scan with a programm called "Spybot", this programm also created a huge list in my
C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc hosts-file, i deleted it all and put only the 2 lines you suggest in there. I used Spybot before at least twice so the list must have been there already, what-ever it didnt work/helped. Since i'm a new player and played only low buyin tourneys, i uninstalled everything and deleted the left-over stuff in my folders (HM+Postgre), restarted the comp and installed HM again and everything works now fine again. My question is what caused this failure to happen, i want to be prepared when HM fails again just in case i have a more important database i want to keep. Forgive any bad english language mistakes, i'm from germany.

Thank you in advance.

[morny]

This is usually a firewall or windows update issue that causes it, if it happens again try this:


First try to reboot.

If no help, try this:

Start > Programs > PostgreSQL > 8.x > Stop Service

Start > Programs > PostgreSQL > 8.x > Start Service

If that doesnt help delete the \postgresql\8.x\data\postmaster.pid file, if you see it.

Add exceptions to the windows firewall, even if it is off. If you have a 3rd party firewall, do the equivalent or uninstall it temporarily - FAQ - Hold'em Manager Poker Tracking Software :: Windows Firewall / Defender Problems - Windows Firewall / Defender Problems

Please try following these FAQs, step by step:

1) FAQ - Hold'em Manager Poker Tracking Software :: Can't Connect / Failed to Start PostgreSQL Can't Connect / Failed to Start PostgreSQL
2) reinstall the same version of postgresql, using the same \data folder - FAQ - Hold'em Manager Poker Tracking Software :: Reinstall PostgreSQL Preserving Old Database PostgreSQL Preserving Old Database
3) Still Can't Connect to PosgreSQL? Try This! - Holdem Manager Forums

If that doesn't help you will probably have to reinstall PostgreSQL completely and reimport your hands using these instructions

1) Uninstall PostgreSQL from the Windows Control Panel.
2) Use our combo installer to reinstall PostgreSQL. Make sure you un-check Holdem Manager during installation. http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloa...ager_Setup.exe

If that installer fails to install PostgreSQL, please reinstall PostgreSQL using the following instructions:
A) Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt > Right-Click > Run As Administrator

net user postgres /delete 

B) Reboot.
C) Try installing this version of PostgreSQL - http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloa...3.9-v1.0.7.exe