Thanks. was able to execute the scripts using the Postgres service account.
________________________________ From: Vishal Arora [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 9:35 AM To: Bansal, Gaurav (Gaurav); pgsql-admin@postgresql.org Subject: RE: [ADMIN] Postgres Start What windows login account are you using? Probably use the Postgres login account. ________________________________ Subject: [ADMIN] Postgres Start Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:16:23 +0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pgsql-admin@postgresql.org Hi I am unable to start Postgres on Windows XP machine using following command: pg_ctl start -D "D:\Platform\DevEnv\PostgreSQL\8.2\data\" The error message displayed is: pg_ctl: another server might be running; trying to start server anyway 2007-12-11 14:42:31 PANIC: could not open control file "global/pg_control": Permission denied Any pointers how can I start the Postgres using pg_ctl. I am able to control the lifecycle of Postgres using Window services "net start". However, I would like to use pg_ctl/ postgres to control the lifecycle states. - Gaurav ________________________________ Post free auto ads on Yello Classifieds now! Try it now! <http://ss1.richmedia.in/recurl.asp?pid=255>
