to move the database Postgresql does not do in-place upgrade of databases . use pgdump from postgres 8.3 when backing up 8.1 database Install postgresql 8.3 create the database then restore the backed up database to 8.3 if you are still having problems go to the postgresql mailing list http://www.postgresql.org/community/lists/ pgsql-general is the one you want, it has the most traffic and people are very helpful. Postgresql also has a wiki http://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/Main_Page On 1/13/2010 10:35 AM, Scott Brunza wrote: All legitimate Magwerks Corporation quotations are sent in a .PDF file attachment with a unique ID number generated by our proprietary quotation system. Quotations received via any other form of communication will not be honored. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail, including attachments, may contain legally privileged, confidential or other information proprietary to Magwerks Corporation and is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it addresses. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any unauthorized viewing, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and destroy all occurrences of this e-mail immediately. Thank you.