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pulsar220
11-03-2009, 08:26 AM
I previously used PT3 and have uninstalled both PT3 and SQL.

When I tried to install SQL I keep getting the error message user account 'postgres' already exists.

I deleted the SQL folder in program files tried using different names in account domain, but nothing seems to work and I keep getting different error messages in the end and the installation is rolled back.

I think that formatting my computer will help, but I'm looking for a much easier solution to this problem.

P.S. I use WinXP.

fozzy71
11-03-2009, 12:16 PM
Please update to the latest beta - http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/HmBetaUpdate.exe

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3) run the command - start > programs > accessories > command prompt > right-click > run as administrator

net user postgres /delete
4) reboot.
5) Install PostgreSQL 8.4, with your firewall uninstalled or turned off if windows firewall - http://www.enterprisedb.com/products/pgdownload.do#windows

pulsar220
11-03-2009, 01:25 PM
Thanks, I'll try it now and let you know if it works.

pulsar220
11-03-2009, 03:56 PM
Thanks a lot, it worked like a charm.