problems installing postgresql-8.3

[Jaybear]

When I try to install this program I get a message after the program starts and I select english saying

" This installation package couldnot be open. Verify that the package exist and can that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package."

what do I need to do?

[scottiebo]

Where did you download the postgres package from?








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[fozzy71]

When I try to install this program I get a message after the program starts and I select english saying

" This installation package couldnot be open. Verify that the package exist and can that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package."

what do I need to do?

If you only double clicked the postgresql.zip download, you only opened it up in a preview window of sorts.

- Right-Click > Extract All to your postgresql.zip file.
- That should create a new folder with the contents, which should allow the setup to run properly.
- If you have any issues with the windows not having an Extract menu under Right-Click, try www.7zip.org.


I would suggest you install postgresql 8.4 instead, if this is a first install.

Install PostgreSQL 8.4, with your firewall uninstalled or turned off if windows firewall - http://www.enterprisedb.com/products...load.dowindows