How to secure pgpass file from unauthorized reading of passwords ? (WIndows)

From: Zlatko Matić <zlatko(dot)matic1(at)sb(dot)t-com(dot)hr>
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Subject: How to secure pgpass file from unauthorized reading of passwords ? (WIndows)
Date: 2005-10-12 09:34:58
Message-ID: 000001c5cf2a$fcc0ff90$52bffea9@zlatkovyfkpgz6
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Hello.

It seems that for all automated tasks (backup, autovacuum etc.) passwords should be provided by pgpass file.
But, anyone can read pgpass file....

How can I make it secure that nobody can read it, except programs for backup and autovacuum ?

Thanks,

Zlatko

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