Total Crash

[jungle266]

Hi All,

HM2 had been working very well prior to this evening. All of a sudden couldn't start pgres. I've completely uninstalled HM1 and HM2, reinstalled both. Still doesn't work. Any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks,
Cliff

[jungle266]

When I try to start/stop psgres I get a login error.

[jungle266]

I have tried to remove postgresql8.3 from my computer through the 'add or remove programs' function in Windows (XP). I get a 'Network Error' every time I try. I was trying to completely uninstall postgres from my computer and then reinstall. Not sure what else to do. I consistently get a 'can not install PostgreSQL' every time I download and use the HM2 installer from the downloads page. I have removed HM1 and HM2. I have tried unsuccessfully to remove postgres8.3...but 8.4 is still on my machine. Should I also uninstall 8.4?

[DogNamedBluff]

Please try these solutions to resolve your issue.

PostgreSQL Install Issues:

Holdem Manager has a built in installer in the setup program available from http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/Holdem_Manager_2_Setup.exe

If you have issues with this installer please try the following before installing:
1) Go to start > programs > accessories > click on command prompt
(If your using Vista or Windows 7 and have UAC enabled you’ll need to do the following before clicking on command prompt: right-click on command prompt and chose run as administrator)
2) In the dos window that appears type the following and press return:
net user postgres /delete

Please note if you get an error at this point and report it to us. Then proceed with the installation. If you receive any errors during installation please take a screenshot of the error and send to us.

Alternatively you repeat steps 1 and 2 above and then install the versions below and see if they work and also note any errors you receive during installation:
PostgreSQL 9.0, 8.4 or 8.3 - Download PostgreSQL | EnterpriseDB (http://www.enterprisedb.com/products-services-training/pgdownload#windows)
PostgreSQL 8.2 - PostgreSQL: Choose a Mirror (http://wwwmaster.postgresql.org/download/mirrors-ftp/binary/v8.2.21/win32/postgresql-8.2.21-1.zip)


I can’t connect to PostgreSQL:

This is usually a firewall or windows update issue and the following guide step by step:

http://faq.holdemmanager.com/questions/91/Can%27t+Connect+%7B47%7D+Failed+to+Start+PostgreSQ L+ - Can’t Connect / Failed to Start PostgreSQL



PostgreSQL is not accepting my password:

1) Go to C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\8.x\data, move the pg_hba file to your Desktop and open it with notepad.
2) Scroll to the bottom and change all md5 to trust. Save and close the file.
3) Move the file back to the data folder.
4) Restart the PostgreSQL service: Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services

HM2 will accept any password now.