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Fred Zimmerman wrote:
> I have just finished installing Oracle 8i (8.1.7) from CDs. I installed
> both the enterprise ed. and client disks.
>
> It failed on the step where it tried to create a database.
>
> I'm getting the following error in my Windows NT Event Log:
>
> The OracleOracleTNSListener service failed to start due to the following error:
> Access is denied
You have to be in the Administrator group. Some things to check: Have you tried to start the service manually (Start / Programs / Administrative Tools / Services)? Have you opened an MS-DOS window and typed 'lsnrctl start' or 'lsnrctl status' or 'lsnrctl services'?
> It appears that there is a Listener, and Names Server configured on my machine
> (I see them in Configuration Wizards.)
You can create a database (assuming everything else in the install went ok) after installation - use Database Configuration Assistant (off your Start menu).
> I'm sure it is a configuration issue, and don't know how to resolve it.
>
> Fred Z.
> silversw2000_at_yahoo.com
Received on Wed Oct 09 2002 - 11:12:30 CDT