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On Windows
First, you need to find the PostgreSQL database directory, it can be something like C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\10.4\data. Then open Command Prompt and execute this command:
pg_ctl -D "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\9.6\data" start
To stop the server
pg_ctl -D "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\9.6\data" stop
To restart the server:
pg_ctl -D "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\9.6\data" restart
Another way:
Open Run Window by Winkey + R
Type services.msc
Search Postgres service based on version installed.
Click stop, start or restart the service option.
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On Windows
First, you need to find the PostgreSQL database directory, it can be something like C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\10.4\data. Then open Command Prompt and execute this command:
pg_ctl -D "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\9.6\data" start
To stop the server
pg_ctl -D "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\9.6\data" stop
To restart the server:
pg_ctl -D "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\9.6\data" restart
Another way:
Open Run Window by Winkey + R
Type services.msc
Search Postgres service based on version installed.
Click stop, start or restart the service option.