'configure postgreSQL databse' ???

[Tomann21]

I am running Windows XP. I clicked on "Start menu", then run and wrote "service.msc". Then I have chosen the "Postgre.SQL database" from the menu, clicked, choose "automaticaly" and than clicked "Run". When the proces finished, the system wrote: "PostgreSQL Database server 8.3 in Local Computer was ran and then finished. Some services are finished automatically if they dont produce any activity." And nothing changed - the problem is still unsolved.

[Tomann21]

Or there is written: "In Local Computer is not possible to run the service PostgreSQL Database Server 8.3. Error 1053: The service hadn´t answered to the requirement in good time."

[kraada]

That tends to mean there is a firewall or antivirus issue - please see our firewall configuration guide, available here which will walk you through setup for most common types of software.

[Tomann21]

Thank you for advices. I have solved the problem now - the error was probably caused by full HDD. Problem was sold by cleaning my HDD (checkdisk and cleaning HDD).

[droulhs]

Does it start if you go to Services (click Start, on XP click Run, and type "services.msc") and try to start the PostgreSQL service?
- I cant find PostgreSQL!
Do you see any PostgreSQL errors in the Event Viewer? (Start, type "event")

- Yes,I see PostgreSQL errors!
,NOW?

[WhiteRider]

Please tell us what the errors say.

[flogmylog]

Mine says : Windows could not start the postgresql-x64-9.0- PostgresSQ Server 9.0 service on Local Computer

Error 1069: The service did not start due to logon failure.

My startup type is automatic. I have Avast anti virus, I am not running a firewall while trying to start the program

[WhiteRider]

Click Start and type 'services' and open the Services window - look for Secondary Logon and right click it and click Properties. Make sure it's started and its startup type is set to Automatic, then try again.

[flogmylog]

Still says the same thing, can I uninstall and then reinstall it?

[kraada]

Yes. Make sure you delete the postgres user and let the installer recreate it and that will likely fix things. Our 8.3 uninstall/reinstall guide is here.