PostgreSQL 16

How to uninstall PostgreSQL 16 from your system

This page contains detailed information on how to uninstall PostgreSQL 16 for Windows. It was developed for Windows by PostgreSQL Global Development Group. More info about PostgreSQL Global Development Group can be seen here. Further information about PostgreSQL 16 can be seen at http://www.postgresql.org/. Usually the PostgreSQL 16 program is to be found in the C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16 folder, depending on the user's option during install. You can remove 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 get a notification for admin rights. uninstall-postgresql.exe is the PostgreSQL 16 's primary executable file and it occupies about 11.54 MB (12104650 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are incorporated in PostgreSQL 16 . They take 73.10 MB (76650580 bytes) on disk.

• uninstall-postgresql.exe (11.54 MB)
• clusterdb.exe (110.00 KB)
• createdb.exe (109.50 KB)
• createuser.exe (112.50 KB)
• dropdb.exe (106.50 KB)
• dropuser.exe (106.00 KB)
• ecpg.exe (922.50 KB)
• initdb.exe (203.00 KB)
• isolationtester.exe (76.00 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 (83.00 KB)
• pg_basebackup.exe (189.50 KB)
• pg_checksums.exe (118.50 KB)
• pg_config.exe (80.50 KB)
• pg_controldata.exe (96.00 KB)
• pg_ctl.exe (119.50 KB)
• pg_dump.exe (465.00 KB)
• pg_dumpall.exe (162.50 KB)
• pg_isolation_regress.exe (132.50 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 (108.00 KB)
• pg_restore.exe (251.00 KB)
• pg_rewind.exe (185.50 KB)
• pg_test_fsync.exe (88.50 KB)
• pg_test_timing.exe (78.50 KB)
• pg_upgrade.exe (199.50 KB)
• pg_verifybackup.exe (132.50 KB)
• pg_waldump.exe (149.50 KB)
• postgres.exe (8.08 MB)
• psql.exe (582.00 KB)
• reindexdb.exe (117.00 KB)
• stackbuilder.exe (421.36 KB)
• vacuumdb.exe (123.00 KB)
• vacuumlo.exe (77.00 KB)
• zic.exe (98.00 KB)
• vcredist_x64.exe (24.25 MB)
• vcredist_x86.exe (13.21 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 (251.00 KB)
• psql.exe (582.00 KB)

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The current web page applies to PostgreSQL 16 version 16.2 only. You can find below a few links to other PostgreSQL 16 releases:

• 16.0
• 16.31
• 16.1

Quite a few files, folders and Windows registry entries can not be deleted when you want to remove PostgreSQL 16 from your PC.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_168a7841c0
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_1e9cfd3669
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\postgresql_installer_25533f37eb

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\bin\libiconv-2.dll
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\bin\libintl-9.dll
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\commandlinetools_3rd_party_licenses.txt
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\112
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\113
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\1247
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\1249
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\1255
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\1259
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\1417
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\1418
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14827
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14830
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14831
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14832
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14835
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14836
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14837
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14840
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14841
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14842
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14845
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\14846
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\174
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\175
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2187
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2224
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2228
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2328
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2336
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2337
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2579
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2600
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2601
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2602
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2603
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2604
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2605
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2606
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2607
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2608
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2609
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2610
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2611
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2612
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2613
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2615
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2616
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2617
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2618
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2619
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2620
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2650
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2651
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2652
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2653
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2654
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2655
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2656
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2657
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2658
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2659
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2660
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2661
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2662
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2663
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2664
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2665
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2666
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2667
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2668
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2669
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2670
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2673
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2674
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2675
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2678
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2679
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2680
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2681
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2682
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2683
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2684
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2685
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2686
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2687
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2688
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2689
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2690
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2691
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2692
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2693
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2696
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2699
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2701
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2702
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2703
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2704
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2753
• C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\data\base\1\2754

Frequently the following registry keys will not be uninstalled:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PostgreSQL
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PostgreSQL 16.2
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\PostgreSQL
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\postgresql-x64-12

Additional values that you should remove:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3535875338-4178053039-8137874-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\pgAdmin 4\runtime\pg_dump.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3535875338-4178053039-8137874-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\pgAdmin 4\runtime\pgAdmin4.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3535875338-4178053039-8137874-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\pgAdmin 4\runtime\psql.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3535875338-4178053039-8137874-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\Downloads\postgresql-16.2-1-windows-x64.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3535875338-4178053039-8137874-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\postgresql_16.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3535875338-4178053039-8137874-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\odoo17\postgresql_16.exe

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

PostgreSQL 16 is an application by PostgreSQL Global Development Group. Frequently, computer users decide to erase it. This can be difficult because removing this by hand requires some knowledge related to PCs. One of the best EASY manner to erase PostgreSQL 16 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on 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 one of the best uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the applications installed on the computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find PostgreSQL 16 or simply click the Search feature and type in "PostgreSQL 16 ". If it is installed on your PC the PostgreSQL 16 program will be found automatically. After you click PostgreSQL 16 in the list , the following data about the program is made available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have about PostgreSQL 16 , ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the application you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for PostgreSQL 16 :

• The publisher is: http://www.postgresql.org/
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\16\uninstall-postgresql.exe

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. accept the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall PostgreSQL 16 .


8. After removing PostgreSQL 16 , Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong PostgreSQL 16 that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling PostgreSQL 16 with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

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 application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to remove PostgreSQL 16 in case 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.