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sexyterran
02-13-2010, 02:22 PM
when i try and install HM everything works til its time to install postgre, and i get this error message:

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1/hmerror.png

i have uac inactivated. if i dl hm and them postgre from their homepage i cannot create a new login or anything. its a big mess.

what might be wrong?

fozzy71
02-13-2010, 07:02 PM
This looks familiar like I may have answered it already, perhaps on 2p2?

*Please update to the latest beta - http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/HmBetaUpdate.exe

1) Uninstall PostgreSQL from the Windows Control Panel.
2) run the command - start > programs > accessories > command prompt > right-click > run as administrator

net user postgres /delete
4) reboot.
5) Install PostgreSQL 8.3.9 from this link - http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/Postgres_8.3.9-v1.0.7.exe

If that doesn't work, try this version:

1) Uninstall PostgreSQL from the Windows Control Panel.
2) run the command - start > programs > accessories > command prompt > right-click > run as administrator

net user postgres /delete
4) reboot.
5) Download and UnZip this file to a new folder. http://www.holdemmanager.com/downloads/postgresql.zip
6) Then run the postgresql-8.3.msi file and follow these instructions - FAQ - Hold'em Manager Poker Tracking Software :: Reinstall PostgreSQL (http://faq.holdemmanager.com/questions/70/Reinstall+PostgreSQL)