Reinstalling postgresql probleme

[lezao]

Hello...

I have a problem reinstalling my database.

I made a copy of my folder c:/programesfiles/postsql
and reinstalled my windows and my pocker tracker software.

Now i would like to reinstall my database in my software, how can i do that ?
When i simply copy my : program/files/postgresql .... folder
it does not work...
i don't get my database back.

thank you for your help ....

[kraada]

After you put that folder in place you still need to reinstall the PostgreSQL service. You want to get the same major version number (8.3, 8.4 or 9.0 most likely) - if you tell me which version you need I'll give you a more direct link.

[lezao]

my version is 8.3

My problem is i lost my password for postgresql, because my system as crached.

So now i don't know how to reinstall my database without my password ?

is it possible...

[kraada]

That doesn't matter - after it's installed if you can't connect you can follow this tutorial if you need to - it will remove the need for a password.

For PostgreSQL 8.3, just follow our uninstall/reinstall guide from our documentation page. The latest version of PostgreSQL 8.3 is 8.3.15 and you can find it here. Download it, then just follow the guide.

[lezao]

Thank you very mush, i resolved my problem and reinstalled all with your links...