Back up and Restore - but "unknown filetype"
I've just followed the video instructions to back up and restore my database and I've restored my database to the desk top.
However, it appears blank and when I try to open it it says "windows can't open this file". It seems it doesn't know what file type it is. And I'm buggered if I know.
Does anyone know how I can get this data transferred into my other database?
Thanks
PS - At the end of the file name it says "hembk", if that's any help
Is the PostgreSQL version the backup was created in the same the PostgreSQL version you're restoring to? (both are 8.4?)
In HoldemManager click file--> backuo & restore and try to restore the .hembk file. If that fails, create the backup in pgadminIII instead, read: http://faq.holdemmanager.com/questio...store+Database
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[QUOTE=Patvs;216521]Is the PostgreSQL version the backup was created in the same the PostgreSQL version you're restoring to? (both are 8.4?)
Hi Patvs
No they are NOTthe same. Now for my really stupid question.....how do I install 8.4 ?
Install it to port 5433 from PostgreSQL: The world's most advanced open source database
Both (backup and to where you're restoring to) must have the same version of SQL.
So both SQL. 8.3.x, or 8.4.x (it doesn't matter what the value is of x)
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That's easier said than done
What exactly am I supposed to do?
In which SQL version was the .backup created? 8.3?
Are you restoring to a different computer, or to the same computer that has a different SQL version installed?
Install the same SQL version the backup was created it.
You can download all versions of SQL at: PostgreSQL: The world's most advanced open source database
Read: http://faq.holdemmanager.com/questio...greSQL+Install
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Patvs - you are assuming that I know more than I actually do! I am useless with computers so you will need to tell me more.
Can you give me full instructions what to do after I click that download link you provided
I want 8.4 on both machines. I have 8.3 on the PC and I need to have 8.4.
But it isn't obvious what I need to do once I click on your link.
Please can you give me full instructions and then I won't need to keep pestering you with all these follow up questions. Sorry but this is as annoying for me as it is for you
You created a backup using the HM backup function?
You now need to restore the backup file using the restore function:
File->Backup and restore -> Restore Tab -> "Choose file" -> select the backup file you saved on your desktop and "Start restore"
Netsrak, that patently isn't working.
Can you get patvs to answer the question I just asked before your response. Seeing as he is the one who has been dealing with this so far. Here it is again:
Originally Posted by lionkiller
Note: If you have an important backup created in 8.3 (containing precious notes) you'll also need to install 8.3 to restore it.
If you want to install SQL 8.4, the easiest solution is to use the HoldemManager combo installer: http://www.holdemmanager.com/Downloa...ager_Setup.exe
which will automatically attempt to install SQL 8.4 to port 5432.
If port 5432 is already "occupied" because you have SQL 8.3 installed, uninstall SQL 8.3 first.
If the combo installer is unable to install SQL 8.4, you'll have to download the SQL 8.4.x installer from PostgreSQL: The world's most advanced open source database.
Just click NEXT at every step (so it will install in the default location).
For password use: postgrespass
Port: 5432
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