I've had this problem with 7.3.3, and now with 7.4.3. ...
The pg admin is the default 'postgres'. As 'postgres', I do...
postgres@localhost postgres $ 'psql -d template1'
Welcome to psql 7.4.3, the PostgreSQL interactive terminal.
template1=# alter user postgres password 'xyz'
template1=#
I exit 'psql'.
I then edit 'pg_hba.conf', changing from 'trust' to 'password'.
I stop, then start pg.
I then do 'psql -d template1', which results in a password prompt.
I enter 'xyz', and get an authentication error for user "postgres".
Other db users authenticate fine, only the admin fails.
Any ideas on how to fix this?
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