I've had the same problem with server 2003. I usually create the folder where PostgreSQL is going to install into first, then change the permissions for "<machine name>\users" to full control before attempting to install.
-----Original Message----- From: pgsql-bugs-ow...@postgresql.org [mailto:pgsql-bugs-ow...@postgresql.org] On Behalf Of Rakshit Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 2:18 AM To: pgsql-bugs@postgresql.org Subject: [BUGS] BUG #5992: The database cluster initialisation failed The following bug has been logged online: Bug reference: 5992 Logged by: Rakshit Email address: r.a.ra...@gmail.com PostgreSQL version: postgresql-9.0. Operating system: Win 7 Description: The database cluster initialisation failed Details: While installing postgresql-9.0.3-2-windows it prompt the message at the end that "Problem running post installation step. Installation may not be complete correctly. The database cluster initialisation failed." -- Sent via pgsql-bugs mailing list (pgsql-bugs@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-bugs -- Sent via pgsql-bugs mailing list (pgsql-bugs@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-bugs