Should I remove PostgreSQL?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #11,670
United States Rank #15,251
Reach 0.0285%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 76.56 days
776.38 days >
Average installed length: 407.93 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.3 |
100.00% |
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PostgreSQL 8.3
from PostgreSQL Global Development Group
What is PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL, often simply Postgres, is an object-relational database management system (ORDBMS).
Overview
PostgreSQL 8.3 is a program developed by PostgreSQL Global Development Group. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is psql.exe. The software installer includes 111 files and is usually about 21.19 MB (22,214,656 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 28% of users of PostgreSQL come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.postgresql.org
Help link: www.postgresql.org/docs
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\8.3
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\8.3\uninstall-postgresql.exe
Estimated size: 21.19 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PostgreSQL 8.3
| Program executable: | psql.exe |
| Name: | PostgreSQL |
| psql - the PostgreSQL interactive terminal |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\postgresql\8.3\bin\psql.exe |
| MD5: | ca731b1561454d0640ed6223f459a60b |
Additional files:
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uninstall-postgresql.exe - PostgreSQL
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clusterdb.exe - PostgreSQL Utility
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createdb.exe
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createlang.exe
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createuser.exe
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dropdb.exe
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droplang.exe
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dropuser.exe
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initdb.exe - initdb - initialize a new database cluster
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pg_config.exe - pg_config - report configuration information
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pg_controldata.exe - pg_controldata - reads the data from pg_control
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pg_ctl.exe - pg_ctl - starts/stops/restarts the PostgreSQL server
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pg_dump.exe - pg_dump/pg_restore/pg_dumpall - backup and restore PostgreSQL databases
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pg_dumpall.exe
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pg_resetxlog.exe - pg_resetxlog - reset PostgreSQL WAL log
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pg_restore.exe
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pgevent.dll - Eventlog message formatter
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postgres.exe - PostgreSQL Server
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reindexdb.exe
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vacuumdb.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- pg_ctl.exe runs as a service named 'AcSELerator Database' (SELMasterDatabase) "AcSELerator Database".
How do I remove PostgreSQL?
You can uninstall PostgreSQL from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program PostgreSQL 8.3, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove PostgreSQL.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
68.98% |
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| Windows 10 |
12.66% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.63% |
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| Windows XP |
8.56% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.18% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.82% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
19.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.52% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.42% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.99% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.05% |
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Geography
27.58% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
27.58% |
| France |
12.90% |
| Germany |
5.81% |
| United Kingdom |
5.16% |
| Canada |
3.87% |
| Italy |
2.90% |
| Brazil |
2.74% |
| MA |
2.42% |
| Netherlands |
2.26% |
| Finland |
2.10% |
| Australia |
2.10% |
| India |
1.77% |
| Portugal |
1.77% |
| Spain |
1.77% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.62% |
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| Dell |
25.47% |
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| Acer |
13.21% |
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| ASUS |
9.75% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.97% |
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| Toshiba |
4.72% |
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| Samsung |
3.77% |
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| Intel |
3.14% |
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| Lenovo |
2.83% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.26% |
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| Sahara |
1.26% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
8.39% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.87% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1525 |
2.58% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
1.94% |
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| HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
1.94% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
1.94% |
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