PostgreSQL Server / PokerTracker

[SirPerceval]

Can anyone help with a problem I have with PokerTracker?

I have used PT3 since the start of this year when I purchased a new pc (Windows Vista 64bit) with success.

Each time I load PT I have to restart the PostgreSQL Server manually (not sure why but PT doesn't work without it)

Since a few weeks ago, each time I try this I get the following message:

"Windows could not start the PostgreSQL server 8.3 service on Local Computer.
Error 1053: the service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion"

I have tried upgrading to PostgreSQL Server 8.4 but get the same message
I have also upgraded to build 5.2 of PT which makes no difference

I have also tried google searches but find myself quickly out of my depth of computer knowledge.

any help would be much appreciated as I want to get PT up and running again before I start my SAS trial.

[kinboshi]

Beyond me too. 

Have you disabled UAC on your computer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control

[SirPerceval]

yes

[BulldozerD]

try looking for the problem on the PT3 forums, usually have the answers there

[SirPerceval]

try looking for the problem on the PT3 forums, usually have the answers there

6442 results on a search for PostgreSQL

my head hurts

[BulldozerD]

i'd have a look for you but i am at work

[gatso]

this

http://www.pokertracker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15574

[SirPerceval]

this

http://www.pokertracker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15574

thanks Gatso, I'll study this later tonight.

[lazaroonie]

might be worthwhile looking in the event viewer to see any other messages about trying to start the service.

[Pelham Boy]

this

http://www.pokertracker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15574

gatso you're a star.

My PT hasn't worked for months, since i tried to install an update. Something was blocking Postgres. I searched all over the PT forums, tried countless different things none of which worked. just followed this link and bingo!!