Re: BUG #17838: Uninstall of PostgreSQL 13.9.3 fails on Windows 11

Manika, can you please check this and revert? Thanks

On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 6:12 PM PG Bug reporting form <
noreply(at)postgresql(dot)org> wrote:

> The following bug has been logged on the website:
>
> Bug reference: 17838
> Logged by: Mike Lawrence
> Email address: mike(dot)lawrence(at)dell(dot)com
> PostgreSQL version: 13.9
> Operating system: Windows 11 Enterprise
> Description:
>
> I previously submitted this and was told it was not a proper bug. After
> receiving some response from the community, I am not doing anything wrong
> with the uninstall and have tried all available options. This appears to be
> a bug with the uninstaller, so it is impossible for me to uninstall
> PostgreSQL 13.9.3, which I no longer need as I am using version 15.1.1.
>
> Whether using the uninstaller directly from the install directory, using
> Windows 11 Apps & features, or Control Panel's Uninstall or change a
> program, they all fail with the same error, "There has been an error.
> Unable
> to initialize any installation mode". I even tried compatibility mode for
> the uninstaller, but nothing enables the uninstaller to work.
>
> Edition Windows 11 Enterprise
> Version 21H2
> Installed on ‎1/‎27/‎2023
> OS build 22000.1574
> Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.1574.0
>
>

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