I've got the "127.0.0.1" blues

[_Loki_]

"127.0.0.1" happened to me yesterday & I've looked around this forum for a solution

** I am on XP Pro version 2002 SP3
** I have HM small stakes edition & postgreSQL 8.3
** I was on Beta 32a when the problem happened
** I've gone to Beta 33 & problem not fixed
** I've disabled Windows Firewall


>>> Q1:
WHEN I'VE FIXED THIS (WITH YOUR HELP) HOW CAN I PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN ?

>>> Q2:
What other OS will run HM & run PokerStars ?


>>> Q3:
SHOULD I DO WHAT PCP POKER SAYS HERE?:
http://208.109.95.123/forum/showthread.php?t=8261

>>> Q4:
If your answer to Q3. is "YES" I don't understand PCP POKER STEP 1...

Here is the "Hosts" file - I haven't added anything. It's ok as it stands right? Therefore ignore STEP 1 ?

# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
127.0.0.1 localhost

>>> Q5:
I have done PCP POKER STEP 2 & disabled Windows Firewall. I do not know if I have Windows Defender - How do I check? (I can't see it in add/remove programs nor is it under START > PROGRAMS)

I am dreading doing all these uninstalls & installs - I am still on 56kbps connection :(

Regards
Michael

[netsrak]

Q1: normally a simple reboot should fix it. If not look for the hidden file postmaster.pid in the postgresql data folder, delete it and restart your computer.
This can happen every time again if something on your computer changes (Windows Update, Update of security software etc.)
Q2: all actual Windows Versions (XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003, Server 2008)

Q3: Only step 1 for the moment. The later steps may be necessary if we cant figure it out the easy way.

Q4: Your hosts file is ok. Its more a Vista thing.

Q5: should be ok

[_Loki_]

Guten Tag Netsrak

I did this:


...look for the hidden file postmaster.pid in the postgresql data folder, delete it and restart your computer...

& it's fixed - very easy - Thank you !


An unrelated question for you...

"OPTIONS" > "MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS"
"Auto Check for Updates" is ticked (checked as the Yanks say)

Q: Does this feature work ? I've always ticked this, but never had a notification of an update

Michael

[netsrak]

Hallo ;)

No notification for Beta versions.