Holger, >>> 4.) it seems to be no longer "cool" to have your data below Program >>> Files / Program Files (x86) > That was never cool or good practice.
Yes, we discussed that on pg-installer some time ago. But we were in good bad company, as Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange did similiar things. Quod licet iovi.... >> I'm not sure which directory should we create $PGDATA -- "My Documents", >> "Application Data", "Local Settings" or direct child of %USERPROFILE%, but >> anyway some of them would be better than "Program Files". > > %USERNAME%/%APPDATA% The default for "bigger data" seems to be \progdata on Windows 7. That is from observation only, as i.e. Ubisoft installs there. Not clear which %XX% that is... Nontheless: I usually pick my own data directory, as there have to be special provisions made concerning backup and viralscanners. THE MORE hurting problem on Windows7 is the inability to start the postgresql service. There must have been some changes to the service framework / security "security" which prevend the startup... Harald -- GHUM Harald Massa persuadere et programmare Harald Armin Massa Spielberger Straße 49 70435 Stuttgart 0173/9409607 no fx, no carrier pigeon - EuroPython 2009 will take place in Birmingham - Stay tuned! -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general