macOS Monterey 12.4（Intel芯片）下PostgreSQL安装崩溃问题求助

Hey there, sorry to hear you're stuck with this frustrating crash every time you try to set a password during PostgreSQL installation on your Intel Mac running Monterey 12.4! Let's go through some practical fixes that have resolved this issue for other users:

• Clean up residual installation files first
  Sometimes leftover files from incomplete previous installs can mess with new setup attempts:

  1. Open Finder, press Cmd+Shift+G, type /Library/PostgreSQL and delete the entire folder if it exists.
  2. Head to System Preferences > Users & Groups, unlock the pane, and remove any PostgreSQL-related user accounts (look for names like postgres).
  3. Navigate to /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons, then delete any .plist files containing postgres or EnterpriseDB in their names.

• Switch to Homebrew for installation (more Mac-friendly)
  The EnterpriseDB installer can have compatibility quirks with certain macOS versions—Homebrew's PostgreSQL build is often more reliable:

  1. If you don't have Homebrew installed, open Terminal and run:

     /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
     

  2. Install PostgreSQL:

     brew install postgresql
     

  3. Start the service automatically:

     brew services start postgresql
     

  4. Set your postgres password via Terminal:
     Run psql postgres, then enter this command (replace your-strong-password with your desired password):

     ALTER USER postgres WITH PASSWORD 'your-strong-password';
     

     Type \q to exit the psql shell when done.

• Tweak EnterpriseDB installer settings (if you prefer this method)
  If you want to stick with the official installer, try these adjustments:

  • Disable any antivirus, firewall, or VPN software temporarily before starting the install—these tools can interfere with the installer's process.
  • Download a slightly older PostgreSQL version (e.g., if you tried 15.x, go for 14.x). Newer releases might have untested compatibility with Monterey 12.4.
  • Switch to the default macOS English input method before entering the password—third-party input tools can sometimes cause crashes during this step.

• Dig into system logs for precise troubleshooting
  Open the Console app on your Mac, search for keywords like postgres or installer around the time of the crash. The detailed error logs will give you specific clues about what's triggering the crash (e.g., a missing system library, permission issue).

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者karol17