Re: BUG #4797: Uninstall : impossible to delete some files (base...)

On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 2:10 AM, saudraix <eric(dot)saudraix(at)laposte(dot)net> wrote:
>
> The following bug has been logged online:
>
> Bug reference:      4797
> Logged by:          saudraix
> Email address:      eric(dot)saudraix(at)laposte(dot)net
> PostgreSQL version: 8.3
> Operating system:   Vista SP1
> Description:        Uninstall : impossible to delete some files (base...)
> Details:
>
> Impossible to delete :
> C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\8.3\data\base\17179
>
> I think it's due to a security problem, but I am the administrator of my
> computer and network.
>
> What can I do ?

Take ownership of the data directory and give yourself full control.

> I am sure it's due to a too quickly development of your application : with
> ayware we don't have such problems. I was testing PostGre, and I am sure I
> won't install it anymore, if I have such problem to uninstall it.

No, quite the opposite - it's a result of very careful consideration
of the requirements to maximise the security of the server.

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Dave Page
EnterpriseDB UK: http://www.enterprisedb.com