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blablabla
01-31-2010, 11:31 AM
Hi, want to buy HM so downloaded trial version.
Setup installed HM and when it came to postgre installation i got the error:

an error occured on executing the microsoft vc++ runtime installer.

so i goolged for answers.
i found 1, downloaded postgres 8.4.2-1 form official site and started the setup file with this command:postgresql-8.4.2-1-windows.exe --install_runtimes 0

than installation started, everything looked good but than at the end of installation next error message occured:

Problem running post install step.
Installation may not be complete correctly.
The database cluster initialisation failed.

Im using WIN XP

now im stuck here for 4 days, trial time almost gone and i dont like the idea to buy a product i cant use ( at least at the moment).
Someone knows that error an can help me please?

netsrak
01-31-2010, 01:00 PM
Are you from Pokerstrategy? I just answered a similar thread there.

Make sure that your XP is uptodate, Service Pack 3, all Windows Updates installed.

Which firewall / virusscanner are you using?

Any Anti-Spyware / Tuneup / Adaware utilites running?

You could also try Postgresql 8.3 from www.postgresql.org

vadiu
02-01-2010, 12:11 PM
im with the very same problem...

all windows updates r instaled, my firewall is permitting exception to postgres,
no other program or antivir is running...

netsrak
02-01-2010, 12:24 PM
Please give us a detailled error description/message.

XP Service Pack 3?

Which versions of postgresql did you try to install?

vadiu
02-01-2010, 12:47 PM
the error are: while installing:
problem running post-instal step. Installation may not complete correctly. Failed to start the database server...


and when a I start the hm, it stays showing
initializing database for ever..

vadiu
02-01-2010, 01:24 PM
now when i start hm, it show that cant conect to 127.0.0.1

vadiu
02-01-2010, 03:52 PM
i reinstaled the last atualization of service pack 3 and now the postgre is fully instaled, but now apears, when i start the hm:


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

fozzy71
02-01-2010, 07:15 PM
This is usually a firewall or windows update issue.

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://faq.holdemmanager.com/questions/275/Windows+Firewall+%7B47%7D+Defender+Problems

Please try following these FAQs, step by step:

1) http://faq.holdemmanager.com/questions/91/Can't+Connect+%7B47%7D+Failed+to+Start+PostgreSQL+
2) reinstall the same version of postgresql, using the same \data folder - http://faq.holdemmanager.com/questions/71/Reinstall+PostgreSQL+Preserving+Old+Database
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

1) Uninstall PostgreSQL from the Windows Control Panel.
2) Use our combo installer to reinstall PostgreSQL. Make sure you un-check Holdem Manager during installation. http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/Holdem_Manager_Setup.exe

If that installer fails to install PostgreSQL, please reinstall PostgreSQL using the following instructions:
A) Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt > Right-Click > Run As Administrator

net user postgres /delete
B) Reboot.
C) Try installing this version of PostgreSQL - http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/Postgres_8.3.9-v1.0.7.exe