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

On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 2:10 AM, saudraix <eric.saudraix@laposte.net> wrote:
>
> The following bug has been logged online:
>
> Bug reference: =A0 =A0 =A04797
> Logged by: =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0saudraix
> Email address: =A0 =A0 =A0eric.saudraix@laposte.net
> PostgreSQL version: 8.3
> Operating system: =A0 Vista SP1
> Description: =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0Uninstall : 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.

--=20
Dave Page
EnterpriseDB UK:   http://www.enterprisedb.com