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09-02-2008 , 07:24 PM
Hi

When i am installing PostgreSQL i get this error The PostgreSQL must be on an NFTS formatted volume. This appears when i am on the "Initialise database cluster" step. What is it?
Ty

PS: i dont know anything about postgreSQL. i read some things and i know the basics but thats it. i used it obv when i had pt3, but now i have to reinstall that and i dont remember going thru all this process....:S
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09-03-2008 , 08:45 AM
This error is a result of having your hard drive formatted in an old (Pre-XP) fashion. You can either convert your filesystem to NTFS or install PostgreSQL on your system as is.

If you wish to install PostgreSQL on a non-NTFS filesystem, please restart the installation process, but uncheck “initialize database” when you see that checkbox. Installation should now finish normally. Once installation is complete, click Start --> Run, type in "cmd" and hit enter. At the command prompt type:
Code:
cd "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\8.3\bin"
Note: Those quotes are necessary. Then hit enter. Then type:
Code:
initdb -A trust -D "../data" -U postgres
Note: Those quotes are also necessary. Then hit enter. Close the command prompt when the command finishes, then click Start --> Programs --> PostgreSQL --> Stop Service followed by Start --> Programs --> PostgreSQL --> Start Service. PostgreSQL is now installed and should be running properly

If you wish to convert your filesystem to NTFS, backup any and all critical files. The conversion tool should be seamless, but in case of a power outage or other interruption in the process you may be unable to recover your system. You should back up any and all critical files before continuing. Click Start --> Run, hit enter, type “cmd” and hit enter again. This will bring up a command prompt. At the command prompt, type the following, where drive letter is the drive that you want to convert:
convert drive letter: /fs:ntfs

For example: convert E: /fs:ntfs

When prompted, enter a drive label (or name) for the drive. You may name the drive as you feel is appropriate. When the conversion is finished, exit the command prompt. You can now proceed to install PokerTracker 3 with PostgreSQL normally.
09-03-2008 , 09:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kraada
This error is a result of having your hard drive formatted in an old (Pre-XP) fashion. You can either convert your filesystem to NTFS or install PostgreSQL on your system as is.

If you wish to install PostgreSQL on a non-NTFS filesystem, please restart the installation process, but uncheck “initialize database” when you see that checkbox. Installation should now finish normally. Once installation is complete, click Start --> Run, type in "cmd" and hit enter. At the command prompt type:
Code:
cd "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\8.3\bin"
Note: Those quotes are necessary. Then hit enter. Then type:
Code:
initdb -A trust -D "../data" -U postgres
Note: Those quotes are also necessary. Then hit enter. Close the command prompt when the command finishes, then click Start --> Programs --> PostgreSQL --> Stop Service followed by Start --> Programs --> PostgreSQL --> Start Service. PostgreSQL is now installed and should be running properly

If you wish to convert your filesystem to NTFS, backup any and all critical files. The conversion tool should be seamless, but in case of a power outage or other interruption in the process you may be unable to recover your system. You should back up any and all critical files before continuing. Click Start --> Run, hit enter, type “cmd” and hit enter again. This will bring up a command prompt. At the command prompt, type the following, where drive letter is the drive that you want to convert:
convert drive letter: /fs:ntfs

For example: convert E: /fs:ntfs

When prompted, enter a drive label (or name) for the drive. You may name the drive as you feel is appropriate. When the conversion is finished, exit the command prompt. You can now proceed to install PokerTracker 3 with PostgreSQL normally.
I just found another way to fix this. I didnt have to do that the first time so i was surprised with all this mess now.

Thanks for your help anyway =) good work
09-03-2008 , 10:09 AM
If you don't mind sharing, what did you end up doing? If there's an easier way I'd love to know so I don't have to tell people to go through that
09-03-2008 , 10:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kraada
If you don't mind sharing, what did you end up doing? If there's an easier way I'd love to know so I don't have to tell people to go through that
oh well i initially downloaded the postrgeSQL from the link you had on your site, which means i was installing it separately from PT3, and gave me a lot of trouble. So i just remembered i didnt have to do that the first time...and just got the PT3 version with postgreSQL incorporated which makes it a lot easier to install..lol that was it =P
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