PostgreSQL 16

A guide to uninstall PostgreSQL 16 from your PC

PostgreSQL 16 is a Windows program. Read more about how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows version was created by PostgreSQL Global Development Group. More info about PostgreSQL Global Development Group can be seen here. Click on http://www.postgresql.org/ to get more information about PostgreSQL 16 on PostgreSQL Global Development Group's website. PostgreSQL 16 is typically set up in the C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16 directory, subject to the user's decision. You can uninstall PostgreSQL 16 by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\uninstall-postgresql.exe. Note that you might receive a notification for admin rights. uninstall-postgresql.exe is the PostgreSQL 16 's primary executable file and it occupies about 11.54 MB (12096923 bytes) on disk.

PostgreSQL 16 contains of the executables below. They occupy 73.00 MB (76541589 bytes) on disk.

• uninstall-postgresql.exe (11.54 MB)
• clusterdb.exe (109.50 KB)
• createdb.exe (109.50 KB)
• createuser.exe (112.00 KB)
• dropdb.exe (106.00 KB)
• dropuser.exe (106.00 KB)
• ecpg.exe (922.00 KB)
• initdb.exe (203.00 KB)
• isolationtester.exe (75.00 KB)
• libpq_pipeline.exe (84.50 KB)
• libpq_testclient.exe (49.50 KB)
• libpq_uri_regress.exe (50.00 KB)
• oid2name.exe (78.00 KB)
• pgbench.exe (217.50 KB)
• pg_amcheck.exe (135.50 KB)
• pg_archivecleanup.exe (82.50 KB)
• pg_basebackup.exe (189.00 KB)
• pg_checksums.exe (118.00 KB)
• pg_config.exe (80.50 KB)
• pg_controldata.exe (95.50 KB)
• pg_ctl.exe (119.00 KB)
• pg_dump.exe (465.00 KB)
• pg_dumpall.exe (162.50 KB)
• pg_isolation_regress.exe (132.00 KB)
• pg_isready.exe (105.00 KB)
• pg_receivewal.exe (142.50 KB)
• pg_recvlogical.exe (141.00 KB)
• pg_regress.exe (132.00 KB)
• pg_regress_ecpg.exe (133.50 KB)
• pg_resetwal.exe (107.50 KB)
• pg_restore.exe (250.50 KB)
• pg_rewind.exe (185.50 KB)
• pg_test_fsync.exe (88.50 KB)
• pg_test_timing.exe (78.50 KB)
• pg_upgrade.exe (199.00 KB)
• pg_verifybackup.exe (132.50 KB)
• pg_waldump.exe (149.00 KB)
• postgres.exe (8.07 MB)
• psql.exe (581.50 KB)
• reindexdb.exe (116.50 KB)
• stackbuilder.exe (422.36 KB)
• vacuumdb.exe (122.50 KB)
• vacuumlo.exe (77.00 KB)
• zic.exe (98.00 KB)
• vcredist_x64.exe (24.18 MB)
• vcredist_x86.exe (13.20 MB)
• getlocales.exe (13.00 KB)
• validateuser.exe (18.00 KB)
• kinit.exe (27.50 KB)
• python.exe (100.77 KB)
• pythonw.exe (99.27 KB)
• t32.exe (95.50 KB)
• t64-arm.exe (178.50 KB)
• t64.exe (105.50 KB)
• w32.exe (89.50 KB)
• w64-arm.exe (164.50 KB)
• w64.exe (99.50 KB)
• Pythonwin.exe (57.00 KB)
• cli.exe (11.50 KB)
• cli-64.exe (14.00 KB)
• cli-arm64.exe (13.50 KB)
• gui.exe (11.50 KB)
• gui-64.exe (14.00 KB)
• gui-arm64.exe (13.50 KB)
• pythonservice.exe (20.50 KB)
• winpty-agent.exe (2.51 MB)
• notification_helper.exe (1.08 MB)
• pgAdmin4.exe (2.14 MB)
• pg_dump.exe (465.00 KB)
• pg_dumpall.exe (162.50 KB)
• pg_restore.exe (250.50 KB)
• psql.exe (582.50 KB)

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This page is about PostgreSQL 16 version 16.0 only. For other PostgreSQL 16 versions please click below:

• 16.32
• 16.41
• 16.2
• 16.51
• 16.61
• 16.42
• 16.31
• 16.62
• 16.1

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PostgreSQL 16 has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall PostgreSQL 16 from your PC:

• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_17feca3f40
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_28bd899ac4
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_ec6a9cc5d5
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\6q1xm5xg.default-release\storage\default\https+++www.postgresql.org

The files below were left behind on your disk by PostgreSQL 16 when you uninstall it:

• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Local\Temp\install-postgresql.log
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_17feca3f40\getlocales.exe
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_17feca3f40\prerun_checks.vbs
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_17feca3f40\vcredist_x64.exe
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_17feca3f40\vcredist_x86.exe
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\EMS.SQL.Manager.for.PostgreSQL.5.9.5.Build.52424.rar.lnk
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\postgreSQL_16.0_Windows_Downloadly.ir.rar.lnk
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\6q1xm5xg.default-release\storage\default\https+++www.postgresql.org\ls\data.sqlite
• C:\UserNames\2285\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\6q1xm5xg.default-release\storage\default\https+++www.postgresql.org\ls\usage

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\PostgreSQL
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PostgreSQL 16.0
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\PostgreSQL
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\AdventNet\DesktopCentral\DCAgent\Inventory\System\Software\Wow64Node\Uninstall\PostgreSQL 16.0
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\PostgreSQL
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\postgresql-x64-16

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\E:\Software\postgreSQL 16.0 windows x64\postgresql-16.0-1-windows-x64_Downloadly.ir.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\E:\Software\postgreSQL 16.0 windows x64\postgresql-16.0-1-windows-x64_Downloadly.ir.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserNameSettings\S-1-5-21-1688337795-255844482-4156582400-1135\\Device\HarddiskVolume6\Software\postgreSQL 16.0 windows x64\postgresql-16.0-1-windows-x64_Downloadly.ir.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\postgresql-x64-16\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\postgresql-x64-16\ImagePath

A way to remove PostgreSQL 16 from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

PostgreSQL 16 is a program by the software company PostgreSQL Global Development Group. Some people choose to erase it. This is easier said than done because uninstalling this manually requires some skill regarding PCs. The best QUICK action to erase PostgreSQL 16 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows system.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of tools.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the programs existing on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate PostgreSQL 16 or simply activate the Search feature and type in "PostgreSQL 16 ". If it exists on your system the PostgreSQL 16 app will be found automatically. Notice that when you select PostgreSQL 16 in the list of applications, some data regarding the application is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding PostgreSQL 16 , from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the app you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For example you can see that for PostgreSQL 16 :

• The web site of the program is: http://www.postgresql.org/
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\uninstall-postgresql.exe

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall PostgreSQL 16 .


8. After removing PostgreSQL 16 , Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of PostgreSQL 16 that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling PostgreSQL 16 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove PostgreSQL 16 by PostgreSQL Global Development Group from your computer, we are not saying that PostgreSQL 16 by PostgreSQL Global Development Group is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove PostgreSQL 16 supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.