psql won't "createdb"

This is kinda weird.  I'm using the pg8 beta4.  When I install on Win
2k3 server, it lets me do everything I want to do through pgAdmin,
however I prefer the console based psql.  Problem is, when I connect
to template1 (or anything else) I'm unable to "createdb".  This
happens when I attempt it w/out the wrapper as well (as in CREATE
DATABASE).

I've uninstalled/reinstalled several times, making sure to remove all
the pg srvcs, users, files, and registry entries.  I've re-downloaded
the .msi on the chance it was corrupted (twice).

Anyone have any ideas??

Universally,
Shayne