can't connect to database

[Justus]

Hi,

I'm using PT3 since 2 years.

Now the following happens: when i'm starting PT i can't connect to a database.
"Error conecting to default database."

It's not possible to choose a database, when i try to create a new one the following appears:
"Unable to create PostGreSQL database ...
Unable to login to database (template1)
Reason: Server closed the connection unexpectedly...

In the right corner it shows : PostgreQL v0.0.0

Any ideas how to start it again?

Andi

[kraada]

That tends to mean PostgreSQL has been uninstalled - do you still have PostgreSQL installed on your system?

[Justus]

yes, PostgreSQL 8.3 is installed.

My PC crushed a few weeks ago, i'm using a new mainboard and a new HDD now, but we could recover and transfer the dates and PT3 was running as before. The databases could be used. Since a few days i'm receiving this message.

[kraada]

Try uninstalling PostgreSQL and then reinstalling it per the guide on our documentation page, it sounds like the likely cause is the PostgreSQL installation not functioning properly.

[Justus]

hi, i`ve tried to uninstall and then reinstall it. Using Win XP.

when i'm trying to intialize a databasecluster (page 19)

following fault appears:
the chosen directory isn't empty. (hope i translated it correctly, I'm from germany)

So i cannot install it this way...

don't know what to do now.

[kraada]

Uncheck "Initialize Database Cluster" and then the installation will complete and use your old data directory.

[Justus]

Sorry, my fault that i haven't seen the hint in the installation guide.

Installation finished and i can open PT3 now without errors.
Have to play a few hands the next time to test if everything is fine again.

Thanks for your help, kraada

[kraada]

You're welcome