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#Install PostgreSQL on Windows A simple guide on how to install PostgreSQL on your local Windows machine.

NOTE: This guide has not been thoroughly tested. If you find improvements, please submit them to us.

Download & Install

  1. Visit the PostgreSQL Windows download site: here
  2. Download the installer from EnterpriseDB for all supported versions.
  3. Select the the most recent Version 9.4.X (it's currently 9.4.5) and your Windows system: 32-bit systems select "Win x86-32" 64-bit systems select "Win x86-64"
  4. After download completes, run the installer and select all default options.

Open a Command Prompt Window

Now, test postgresql with:

> createdb
> psql

You should see something like:

psql (9.4.5)
Type "help" for help.

jmitch=#

Where jmitch would be your username.

Django Docs

As an alternative, you can read Django Docs for information on getting postgresql installed.

Now you have PostgreSQL installed.