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What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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Versions

VersionDistribution
8.2 100.00%

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PostgreSQL 8.2

What is PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL, often simply Postgres, is an object-relational database management system (ORDBMS).

Overview

PostgreSQL 8.2 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 software installer includes 119 files and is usually about 26.92 MB (28,222,464 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 18% of users of PostgreSQL come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Brazil.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.postgresql.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\postgresql\8.2\npgsql\docs\apidocs
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{1F701DBD-1660-4108-B10A-FB435EA63BF0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 26.92 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by PostgreSQL 8.2

  • libpq.dll - PostgreSQL (PostgreSQL Access Library)
  • _int.dll
  • adminpack.dll
  • ascii_and_mic.dll
  • autoinc.dll
  • btree_gist.dll
  • chkpass.dll
  • clusterdb.exe - PostgreSQL utility
  • createdb.exe
  • createlang.exe
  • createuser.exe
  • cube.dll
  • cyrillic_and_mic.dll
  • dblink.dll
  • dropdb.exe
  • droplang.exe
  • dropuser.exe
  • earthdistance.dll
  • euc_cn_and_mic.dll
  • euc_jp_and_sjis.dll
  • euc_kr_and_mic.dll
  • euc_tw_and_big5.dll
  • fuzzystrmatch.dll
  • hstore.dll
  • initdb.exe - initdb - initialize a new database cluster
  • insert_username.dll
  • int_aggregate.dll
  • isn.dll
  • latin_and_mic.dll
  • latin2_and_win1250.dll
  • lo.dll
  • ltree.dll
  • moddatetime.dll
  • oid2name.exe
  • pg_buffercache.dll
  • pg_config.exe - pg_config - report configuration information
  • pg_controldata.exe - pg_controldata - reads the data from pg_control
  • pg_ctl.exe - pg_ctl - starts/stops/restarts the PostgreSQL server
  • pg_dump.exe - pg_dump/pg_restore/pg_dumpall - backup and restore PostgreSQL databases
  • pg_dumpall.exe
  • pg_freespacemap.dll
  • pg_resetxlog.exe - pg_resetxlog - reset PostgreSQL WAL log
  • pg_restore.exe
  • pg_trgm.dll
  • pgbench.exe
  • pgcrypto.dll
  • pgrowlocks.dll
  • pgstattuple.dll
  • plperl.dll
  • plpgsql.dll
  • plpython.dll
  • pltcl.dll
  • postgres.exe - PostgreSQL Server
  • seg.dll
  • utf8_and_ascii.dll
  • utf8_and_big5.dll
  • utf8_and_cyrillic.dll
  • utf8_and_euc_cn.dll
  • utf8_and_euc_jp.dll
  • utf8_and_euc_kr.dll
  • utf8_and_euc_tw.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • pg_ctl.exe runs as a service named 'PostgreSQL Database Server 8.2' (pgsql-8.2) "PostgreSQL Database Server (postmaster)".

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.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program PostgreSQL 8.2, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove PostgreSQL.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win Vista 1%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 74.68%
Windows XP 13.92%
Windows 10 7.59%
Windows Vista 3.80%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 29.11%
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.52%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.72%
Microsoft Windows XP 13.92%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.80%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 2.53%

Distribution by countryGeography

17.98% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 17.98%
  Germany 17.98%
  Brazil 10.11%
  France 5.62%
  Taiwan 4.49%
  Belgium 3.37%
  Switzerland 3.37%
  Austria 3.37%
  Italy 3.37%
  Mexico 2.25%
  Spain 2.25%
  Canada 2.25%
  United Kingdom 2.25%
  Chile 1.12%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 20.41%
GIGABYTE 18.37%
Dell 16.33%
ASUS 12.24%
Acer 12.24%
Intel 8.16%
Toshiba 4.08%
Lenovo 2.04%
Compaq 2.04%
Apple 2.04%
American Megatrends 2.04%
Common models
ASUSTeK K53SJ 3.17%
TOSHIBA Satellite L840D 1.59%
TOSHIBA Satellite L355 1.59%
TOSHIBA Satellite L350 1.59%
TOSHIBA Satellite C640 1.59%
TOSHIBA Satellite A665 1.59%

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