> The following bug has been logged online:
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> Bug reference: 2524
> Logged by: Sudarshan
> Email address: sudharshan.prabhu@valtech.co.in
> PostgreSQL version: 8.0
> Operating system: Windoes-XP
> Description: Error while using pg_restore command
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> When i run the pg_restore command
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> "pg_restore -d db1 -v -h localhost -p 5432 -U postgres db2.backup"
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> I get the following error
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> pg_restore: [archiver (db)] connection to database "db1"=20
> failed: FATAL:=20
> password authentication failed for user "postgres"
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> I checked and rechecked the password and it seems correct. I=20
> also saw so many threads on "pg_restore" but could not find=20
> suitable answer for this.
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> Ealiest help greatly appreciated.
This looks like a bug that has been fixed in the latest versions in both
the 8.0 and the 8.1 series. Upgrade to 8.0.8 or 8.1.4 and see if that
fixes it.
//Magnus