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wizard
04-30-2011, 03:21 AM
Hi, I'm trying to install PostgreSQL not in C:\ but in other drive located in an external HD, but again and again the wizard while installing detects an old PostgreSQL installation on C:\ and starts to install there for update the existant installation. I've uninstalled all previous PostgreSQL folders existants on C:\ but again and again it happens the same thing, what can I do?

netsrak
04-30-2011, 06:39 AM
The wizzard doesn't support other postgresql installation folders.
You should download and install postgresql 8.4 from PostgreSQL: The world's most advanced open source database (http://www.postgresql.org)

wizard
04-30-2011, 08:11 AM
sorry but I didnt understand the answer or maybe I did not post the question very well.

It is impossible to install PostgreSQL out of the C:\ ?

fozzy71
04-30-2011, 11:47 AM
sorry but I didnt understand the answer or maybe I did not post the question very well.

It is impossible to install PostgreSQL out of the C:\ ?

You have to manually move the \data folder that contains the database if it is already installed or you need to use a manual installer from the PostgreSQL site he linked to. Our combo installer only installs it to the C:\ drive to make things simple for the bulk of our users.

Move Database - http://faq.holdemmanager.com/questions/368/Move+Database+to+Another+Hard+Drive+or+Partition

Or reinstall SQL -

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 install 8.4.8.1 - Download PostgreSQL | EnterpriseDB (http://www.enterprisedb.com/products-services-training/pgdownload#windows)