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 +======Localhost missing from Vista HOSTS file======
 +The PostgreSQL database server needs to be able to resolve the 'localhost' name for it to run. On some Windows Vista installations, the HOSTS file seems to be missing the **localhost** entry (usually it is there, but it seems to be a common problem for it not to be there).
  
 +To resolve this problem, find Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Notepad, and right-click Notepad, and choose **Run as administrator**. Then, choose File -> Open in Notepad, and open **c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts**. Add a line at the bottom saying:
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 +**127.0.0.1      localhost**
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 +Save the file, and that should resolve the problem.
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 +{{tag>installation vista}}
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