Re: opatch error. Help please!

Vince Laurent wrote:

> When I try to install a patch, I get:
>
> Problems with the lock file
> Lock file exists, details are:
> Interim Patch 2965263 is holding the lock,
> probably due to previous unsuccessful operation
>
> Yet, the $ORACLE_HOME/.patch_storage directory
> has a file called patch_free. I even checked the
> install log of 2965263 and all looks OK:
>
> Performing post-patch inventory update and removing working files.
> Patch 2965263 has been applied successfully.
>
> Help! I need to apply more patches!
> Thanks,
> Vince Laurent
> Oracle 9.2.0.3 on HPX 11.11

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