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Subject: How to secure pgpass file from unauthorized reading of passwords ? (WIndows)
From: Zlatko Matić <zlatko.matic1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:34:58 +0200
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Hello.

It seems that for all automated tasks (backup, autovacuum etc.) passwords should be provided by pgpass file.

But, anyone can read pgpass file....

How can I make it secure that nobody can read it, except programs for backup and autovacuum ?

Thanks,

Zlatko

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