Re: 8i install problem on XP (Client options there but no database).

Problem sorted, caused by a dodgy cd unit. So once again Oracle 8i is succesfully running
on Windows XP home edition (on my machine anyway!) . Now, if I could only convince Oracle Reports 8 to see it!

Kevin Wright.

"Kevin Wright" <wrightkevin_at_ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:9Ki4b.422$mW5.387_at_newsfep1-gui.server.ntli.net...
> Hi,
>
> I am experiencing a problem trying to install Oracle 8i Personal Edition
on
> my laptop. The operating system is XP home edition. I have had no problems
> previously installing Oracle on this machine with the same operating
system
> (from the same cd as I am using now).
>
> Typically I launch the Oracle setup with the compatibility set to Windows
Me
> (or 95/98).
> The installer starts ok but only gives me options for installing Client
> software - no options
> for installing the database itself. The software on this cd has worked
> perfectly in the past but now doesnt include the database only the client
> stuff.
>
> Has anybody else met this problem?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin Wright.
>
>
Received on Mon Sep 08 2003 - 02:46:43 CDT