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Can't install postgreSQL

Postby Draugsvoll » Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:04 pm

I just can't get postgreSQL to install without getting this error message:

"failed to run initdb: 1!
please see the logfile in 'C:\program files(x86)PostgreSQL\8.3\tmp\initdb.log'.
Note! You must read/copy this logfile before you click OK,
or it will be automatically removed"

What shall I do?
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby kraada » Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:54 pm

What anti-virus software are you using?
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby Draugsvoll » Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:09 pm

I'm using AVG. Don't really see how that's relevant though. I tried installing it with AVG disabled and it still doesn't work. It says "Initializing database cluster" at the installation bar when the error occurs if that helps.
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby kraada » Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:13 pm

That error means there was a failure to initialize the database cluster and can often happen if anti-virus software is blocking the installer from doing its job.

Are you using the installer that comes bundled with PT3?
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby Draugsvoll » Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:25 pm

Yes I am
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby Rahvin » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:12 pm

I have the same problem...
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby kraada » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:27 pm

Are you both running 64-bit operating systems?
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby Draugsvoll » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:31 pm

yeah
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby kraada » Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:04 am

Then try using this installer instead, it may work better for you.
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Re: Can't install postgreSQL

Postby Rahvin » Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:06 pm

yeah, but that one worked :)
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