RE: Default Instance - Change Directory

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Julien Gauthier

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Jan 26, 2022, 3:28:16 AM1/26/22
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Hello,

 

I’m using a software who’s coded to create an instance and use firebird’s database.

 

The software does install everything (DB/INSTANCE) automatically.

 

By default, the default instance is stored in the following path : C:\Program Files (x86)\Firebird\Firebird_2_5\

 

I had marvellous the idea to stop the Windows services : Firebird Server – DefaultInstance

 

Cut and paste the directory to ie: D:\Program Files (x86)\Firebird\Firebird_2_5\

 

Change the following Registry key :

 

But sadly, the Windows services : Firebird Server – DefaultInstance won’t start again after that.

 

 

Any advise how to properly do that after firebird being installed ?

 

Cordialement / Best regards,

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Mark Rotteveel

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Jan 26, 2022, 3:45:57 AM1/26/22
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On 2022-01-26 08:35, Julien Gauthier wrote:
> I'm using a software who's coded to create an instance and use
> firebird's database.
>
> The software does install everything (DB/INSTANCE) automatically.
>
> By default, the default instance is stored in the following path :
> C:\Program Files (x86)\Firebird\Firebird_2_5\
>
> I had marvellous the idea to stop the Windows services : Firebird
> Server - DefaultInstance
>
> Cut and paste the directory to ie: D:\Program Files
> (x86)\Firebird\Firebird_2_5\
>
> Change the following Registry key :
>
> But sadly, the Windows services : Firebird Server - DefaultInstance
> won't start again after that.
>
> Any advise how to properly do that after firebird being installed ?

Remove the service with instsvc, and reinstall the service with instsvc.
Changing the registry key doesn't do anything for the service (I believe
that registry key isn't used at all by Firebird itself). The Windows
service definition has paths configured, and by moving the installation
directory you broke its path references.

It would be better to uninstall Firebird entirely and reinstall with the
desired path instead of moving things around like this, because now you
have also "broken" the uninstall entry and possibly other references in
the Windows config.

*Moderator note*: Could please *disable* your signature when posting to
firebird-support. It is rather excessive in length, especially with the
legal disclaimer.

> Cordialement / Best regards,
>
> Julien GAUTHIER
>
> Technicien Spécialiste Produit
>
> etc, etc...
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liviuslivius

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Jan 26, 2022, 3:47:43 AM1/26/22
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Hi

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Regards,
Karol Bieniaszewski


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Julien Gauthier

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Jan 26, 2022, 5:11:36 AM1/26/22
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Cheers Karol,

 

Cordialement / Best regards,

Domino

Julien GAUTHIER

Technicien Spécialiste Produit

Mobile :

+33 6 83 92 82 97

 

Domino. Do more.

 

 

 

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