Re: PostgreSQL doesn't accept connections when Windows Server is rebooted

[Jim Nasby <decibel(at)decibel(dot)org>]

On Nov 21, 2006, at 9:15 AM, George Weaver wrote:
> I then updated the postgresql.conf file with "listen_addresses =  
> '*' and changed the port from 5432 (currently being used for a 7.3  
> server) to 5435.
>
> Everything runs as expected.
>
> Until the Windows Server is rebooted.  When this occurs, the  
> PostgreSQL service starts as expected, but won't accept connections.
>
> If the PostgreSQL service is then restarted manually (via  
> Administrative Tools > Component Services > Restart), the service  
> runs as expected and everything is normal.

Maybe the server is running with a different .conf when started  
automatically? IIRC you can see what PGDATA is via show, but of  
course you'd need to connect to the server first...

netstat (or the windows equivalent) might also shed some light.
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