Hi,

Our developers do their work using a local PostgreSQL database server and local 
schemas.

This is typically done by installing the Windows version of the PostgreSQL 
installer from EnterpriseDB. Currently, version 13.4 (64-bit) of the installer 
is being used.

Recently, our organization has installed BeyondTrust Privilege Management 
software on our developer's PCs. The software forces the developer to 
authenticate when doing administrative tasks such as installing software and 
adjusting environment variables.

When a developer attempts to install the PostgreSQL 13.4 database server, the 
developer is authenticated and the software runs as an administrator.

The issue occurs when the installer initializes the database cluster. When it 
attempts to do this,  it requires that it be done as a non-administrator.

This causes the installation process to fail. We have a manual procedure to 
follow when this occurs, which involves manually initializing the database 
cluster as a non-administrator, installing the Windows service as an 
administrator and reinstalling some of the PostgreSQL components.

The process works, but it is quite cumbersome.

Has anyone had a similar issue when using the PostgreSQL installer for Windows 
when the BeyondTrust Privilege Management (or similar software) is installed on 
their PC. If so, what have you done to resolve this.

We have been in contact with the company that develops the BeyondTrust 
software, but they have not been able to help us correct the problem as of yet.

Thanks,

Joel

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