Re: Problem applying 9.2.0.4 patch (Windows 32 bit) on Win XP Pro

On 6 Feb 2004 22:53:44 -0800, mathewbutler_at_yahoo.com (Matt) wrote:

>The install of 9.2.0.1 went fine.
>
>I downloaded the required patch, installed the OUI supplied with the
>patch as per the install notes. The installer indicated that some
>files that were to be patched were in use by a number of running
>services (non Oracle services). The installer provided a loong list of
>these services and requested that they be shut down before allowing
>the install.
>
>I managed to stop most of these, but some refused to be stopped. THe
>end result is I cannot apply the patch (until I can stop the
>services).
>
>Has anyone seen this? Is there a workaround? Metalink revealed
>nothing....my next stop is a support call.

 Which ones can't you stop?

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