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Eskeman
01-05-2010, 01:47 PM
Hi

All of the sudden I get the following error trying to start Holdem Manager:

The following error occurred when trying to open the database: Failed to establish a connection to ''127.0.0.1".

When I press OK the Database Control Panel pops up wanting me to connect. When I hit Connect the following error appears:

A connection to PostgreSQL could not be made. Would you like to have Holdem Manager attempt to start the service?

When I click Yes is says: Holdem Manager has started the service. Please try again. But it still doesn't make a connection.

I run Windows 7 64 bit and it used to work just fine. What should I do?

fozzy71
01-05-2010, 03:52 PM
This is usually a firewall or windows update issue.

Under Windows 7 you must set \holdem manager\dbcontrolpanel.exe, holdemmanager.exe and hmhud.exe to be started as administrator. Run the windows explorer (start > computer) and navigate to your Holdemmanager installation directory. Right-click Properties the executables and select "Run as admin" from the compatibility tab.


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 - http://www.holdemmanager.net/faq/afmviewfaq.aspx?faqid=171

Please try following all of these FAQs, step by step:

1) http://www.holdemmanager.net/faq/afmviewfaq.aspx?faqid=34
2) reinstall the same version of postgresql, using the same \data folder - http://www.holdemmanager.net/faq/afmviewfaq.aspx?faqid=177
3) http://www.holdemmanager.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8261

If that doesn't help you will probably have to reinstall PostgreSQL completely and reimport your hands using these instructions - http://forums.holdemmanager.com/showthread.php?t=20755