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mnlgrind
12-28-2009, 04:02 AM
hey guys, i tried installing postgres 8.3 by following the steps on the recommended site. when it starts to install at the end theres a pop up window that says cannot install postgres because account already exists. then i went and downloaded the pginstaller 8.4, just before installation ends a popup window says cannot install post gres. i dunno what to do now, im trying to look for the postgres to uninstall it in this comp but i can't find it in the programs and features of my control panel. :( thanks in advance.

Patvs
12-28-2009, 04:16 AM
-1 click on Start and go to Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt
* If you are on Vista, rightclick and choose "Run as Administrator".

A black box (DOS) should appear. Type 'net user postgres /del' (without the quotes) and press enter.

The user is now deleted and you can (re)install PostgreSQL.

-2 Just delete the
ProgramFiles/PostgreSQL/8.3
ProgramFiles/PostgreSQL/8.4 folders

-3 Reinstall SQL using
http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/pginstaller.exe

If 1 + 2 + 3 don't work PM me, and I can help you with the installation.