Byron,
> PostgreSQL =C2=A0works perfectly if the Win Xp does not have installed Se=
rvice
> Pack, the problem occurs when Win Xp has Service Pack 1 or 2. =C2=A0Postg=
reSQL
> does not activate =C2=A0or doesn=E2=80=99t work =C2=A0and it presents thi=
s error:
The Windows XP services packs contain a built-in firewall which autmaticall=
y=20
"protects" some ports. Please see the service pack documentation, and mak=
e=20
sure that you have opened port 5432, and re-test.
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--Josh
Josh Berkus
Aglio Database Solutions
San Francisco