Re: BUG #3383: Postmaster Service Problem

Sudarshan V Tantry wrote:
> The following bug has been logged online:
>
> Bug reference: 3383
> Logged by: Sudarshan V Tantry
> Email address: sudarshan(dot)tantry(at)tcs(dot)com
> PostgreSQL version: 7.3.1
> Operating system: Windows xp
> Description: Postmaster Service Problem
> Details:
>
> Postgres 7.3.1 is being installed in some windows xp machines.Now,the
> problem is whenever the pc is restarted postmaster service gets stopped
> automatically.Therefore,users would not be able to connect to local
> mailstore in order to login to the messaging client application.Hence users
> have to start the postmaster service manually to sort this problem
> temporarily.
>
> Cygwin is also installed for compatibility of postgres with windows OS.
> Please let me the solution as soon as possible.

7.3.1 is ancient. We've had native Windows support since 8.0, which is
*much* better than cygwin. Even in the 7.3 branch, we're already at 7.3.19.

Please upgrade to latest release, which is 8.2.4 at the moment.

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