> Problem 1) > > During installation I chose to install the software to > > C:\PostgreSQL\8.1\ > > I have ActivePerl installed (5.8.7), and at the "Enable > procedural languages" step I selected both "PL/pgsql" and "PL/perl". > > I got to the installing step, and everything was progressing > fine. Just before the "Installation complete" window, I > encountered a couple of error messages telling me that it > couldn't find certain perl related files at under C:\Program > Files\PostgreSQL\8.1\ or something similar.
We'll need the complete error message to help you with that. > Problem 2) > > During the "Service Configuration" step of the installation, > I entered a non-existant account name (Web) and left the > account domain as is. I expected the installer to create an > account for me. > > I believe an error must have occured when doing so. I can see > the account directory under > > C:\Documents and Settings\Web\ > > However, when I log off windows, it doesn't appear on the log > on screen. > Furthermore, when I investigate "User Accounts" from the > control panel, it doesn't exist there either. I cannot > therefore log onto the account, nor delete the account. If I > try to create an account with the same name, it tells me that > one already exists. Is this by any chance XP home? Anyway, try runnin "net user" and see if it shows up there. It's probably the GUI doing filtering. //Magnus ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend
