Turning Off Windows Previous Versions

To check if the setting is turned on:

• Double-click on My Computer (or Computer).
• Right-click on C: drive (or the drive letter that Postgres is installed under).
• Select Properties from the popup context menu.
• Click the Previous Versions tab.

If Folder Versions reads "There are no previous versions available" this option is turned off. However, if backups are listed with date and time stamps, the feature is enabled and needs to be turned off.

1. Click Start >> Control Panel.
2. Click System in the Control Panel window.
3. Click System Protection in the left column.

   

4. Select the drive Postgres is installed on.
5. Click the Configure button.
6. Move the bullet to "Turn off system protection".

   

7. Click Apply.
8. Click OK.
9. Reboot the computer.