Estimated safety rating

pg_ctl.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if pg_ctl.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is located in C:\Program Files\UserNameQL\16\bin\pg_ctl.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 251a26d04a0b7d0e6e81c02f13cbfd99.

Is running as a service

This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which provide useful functions to other programs or to Windows in general.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This application can exploit the full power of a modern PC cpu.

File description

The description written in the exe is pg_ctl - starts/stops/restarts the PostgreSQL server.

File version

File version 16.1.

Manufacturer

Company name PostgreSQL Global Development Group.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice Portions Copyright (c) 1996-2023, PostgreSQL Global Development Group. Portions Copyright (c) 1994, Regents of the University of California..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual features of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

The digital signature is missing from this program. The maker did not sign it. This is probably bad.

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is good. si are uninstall.