[postgis-tickets] [PostGIS] #2171: installation of postgis failed on Windows 64

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#2171: installation of postgis failed on Windows 64
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  Reporter:  fahar                  |       Owner:  robe         
      Type:  defect                 |      Status:  closed       
  Priority:  medium                 |   Milestone:  PostGIS 2.0.3
 Component:  build/upgrade/install  |     Version:  2.0.x        
Resolution:  invalid                |    Keywords:  windows      
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Changes (by robe):

  * status:  new => closed
  * resolution:  => invalid


Comment:

 If you used EDB stackbuilder you shouldn't have gotten the option to
 install the 32-bit because it would only give you the 64-bit to download.
 Why didn't you use that or did you and ran into issue?  It sounds like you
 went thru the trouble of opening up stack builder. So I was a bit puzzled
 by that step that you then went to the PostGIS download site.

 If stackbuilder is pointing you at the 32-bit installer when you are
 installing on 64-bit PostgreSQL, then that is a BIG concern to me.

 As far as the pop up message for if you install 32-bit vs 64-bit
 unfortunately its not so easy to popup a message without throwing in a lot
 of logic to do SELECT version() this that and another and is more likely
 to cause more damage than good.

 The main issue why I can't do that is that many people on 64-bit
 rightfully have 32-bit installations of PostgreSQL and may very well
 install such installation in an unconventional place.  There is no easy
 way for the PostGIS installer to easily know that without building in a
 lot of select PostgreSQL version this that and another.   If you get it
 from EDB stackbuilder, it should only offer you the 64-bit because it
 knows which version you have installed where.

 I'm marking this ticket as invalid, but if your main issue is that EDB
 stackbuilder gave you a 32-bit download, then reopen since that is a BIG
 problem if it is true.

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