psqlodbc.dll
psqlodbc.dll
Process name: psqlodbc
Application using this process: Microsoft Open Database Connectivity
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for psqlodbc.dll problems
What is psqlodbc.dll doing on my computer?
psqlodbc.dll is a module belonging to Microsoft Open Database Connectivity from PostgreSQL Global Development Group.
Non-system processes like psqlodbc.dll originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the psqlodbc process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The psqlodbc.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Microsoft Open Database Connectivity on your PC, the commands contained in psqlodbc.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a psqlodbc process (also called a task).
Is psqlodbc.dll harmful?
psqlodbc.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The psqlodbc.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove psqlodbc.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
psqlodbc.dll is used by 'Microsoft Open Database Connectivity'. This is an application created by 'PostgreSQL Global Development Group'.
If you no longer use Microsoft Open Database Connectivity, you can permanently remove this software and thus psqlodbc.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Microsoft Open Database Connectivity in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is psqlodbc.dll CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is psqlodbc.dll giving me errors?
Most psqlodbc issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the PostgreSQL Global Development Group website for the latest Microsoft Open Database Connectivity update.
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