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I can't successfully install postgreSQL. 'Problem running post-install step' error message pops up

I have successfully installed postgreSQL previously, but I am struggling to install it in one particular machine (Windows 8.1 Pro). Everytime I try to install it I get the following message: Warning ...
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Prevent Firebird's default instance from starting

I want temporarily to use another named instance. Can I prevent the default instance from starting when the PC starts? I am using Windows 8.1
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Overlapped I/O error installing SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 Express

A user of our software is attempting a normal installation on Windows V8.1 x64 (theoretically completely updated). As part of the install, SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 is normally installed as the back-end ...
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How to uninstall Oracle 11G software that are installed in Windows 8?

How to uninstall Oracle 11g software that are installed in Windows 8? I have installed oracle 11g version in local machine.
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What determines the maximum number of concurrent connection to SQL Server 2016 Express

After some googling, there seems to not have a straight forward answer to the question. MSDN Forum mentions it depends on CPU, Memory usage, database size etc. Could someone help explain or perhaps ...
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Can we enable alwayson feature of sql 2012 in windows 8.1?

I want to enable "AlwaysOn" feature of MS SQL Server 2012 in Windows 8.1 Is it possible to do so?
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Error from Program Compatibility Assistant when installing SQL Server 2008

I am new to this so please do not mind if this is dumb question. I am receiving an error while installing SQL Server 2008 on Windows 8.1 I have .net 4. I have windows installer 4.5
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MySQL Install on Windows 8.1 hangs at server restart

I have a 64-bit Windows 8.1 machine and would like to install a local database to host some helper application databases. I have attempted this several times with this version of MySQL (5.6.25 GA) but ...
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Using SQL Server with BitLocker

I have an application that is running on a device that has two partitions: C and D. The application runs off of C while D contains the SQL Server database (mdf file). In addition, D is also encrypted ...
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MySQL Shutdown on Windows

Folks, I am running MySQL on Windows8 for my personal (casual) use. I am trying to determine if there is a way to automatically and cleanly shutdown MySQL whenever I shutdown my Windows8 computer. ...
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Firebird 2.5. Windows 8.1. Can't connect to any database! Why?

I'm trying to use a FireBird database engine. OS: Windows 8.1 x64(SmartScreen enabled, UAC enabled, Custom AntiVirus installed(with firewall)) FireBird: Version 2.5, Installed as SuperServer, as ...
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SA Admin SQL-Server 2012 x64 keeps changing constantly

I know this is a newbie question, but really I can't find some precise info on this issue. I'm trying to figure out how to create a new user with admin server role on SQL Server 2012 x64. I mean, I ...
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how can I install Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition on Windows 8.1 [closed]

I can't install Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition on Windows 8.1.
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MongoDB YAML file problems on Windows

I managed to get MongoDB running as a three member replica on Windows 8, but I had problems with configuration files. If I used the new (MongoDB 2.6) file format (YAML) and used the replica set name ...
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How to open SQL Server 2008 R2 Configuration manager in Windows 8.1

In Windows 8.1, i can't find Configuration manager of SQL Server 2008R2. I have already followed the steps as specified in this question. But Configuration manager is not showing up even after ...
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How to connect to MongoDB on Windows 8

I'm trying to get MongoDB installed and running on my new Windows 8 computer. However, I cannot seem to be able to connect to MongoDB when using the mongo.exe shell. I got the following error: ...
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SQL Server is not started

I created the local service. My server name is like sqlitesync.com. In my database folder created the configuration (web.config) and WCF web service (AuroraSyncService.svc). When I test this service ...
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SQL Server 2005 Express on Windows 8

I need to install SQL Server 2005 Express on Windows 8 Home Edition x64. But I get a compatibility error! I have tried SP1, SP2, SP3 of SQL Server 2005. Visual Studio 2008 is working fine. Any ...
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Cannot Connect to Oracle Database running on Windows 8 Hyper V Virtual Machine

I have oracle server (standard edition) installed on a guest VM (Windows 8 Hyper V). I have mapped a host entry to the VM as "brettvm". I am able to log into the VM and connect to the default ...
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Unable to connect to SQL server 2008 R2 via Instance name?

I don't understand : I've installed sql server 2008 R2. the installation process asked me for the desired instance name , so I wrote: MSSQLSERVER. after the installation , running Setup Discovery ...
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