If you need high-performance or commercial-grade features like direct TCP/IP connections (bypassing the standard client), consider these third-party options: PostgreSQL ODBC driver: psqlodbc

: Go to the official download site and select the latest release (e.g., REL-16_00_0004 ). Choose the psqlodbc_x64.msi file.

If you attempt to use a 32-bit driver with a 64-bit application, the connection will fail or simply not appear in the data source selection menu. Conversely, if you are supporting legacy 32-bit software, you must install the 32-bit driver, even on a 64-bit OS.