> They're vague and inconsistent so they likely my fault. First install with
> 256mb ram and win2k-serv the db install froze on last step of creating default
> (orcl) instance, though it seemed to be ok. Added another 256mb for total of
> 512. Definately better (I knew going in that 256 was minimal with 512
> suggested, but money's tight). Could not run database configuration to create
> a
> new database. Received a drive not found at "\dev/HDD1" error (don't have
> exact
> text). Reformatted and reinstalled Win2k-Serv. Install was fine but could not
> use Enterprise Concole to start/close and instance (options were grayed out).
> Tried datatbase config to create a new database again and receive a different
> error "File I/O error".
>
> As I say, I'm not ruling out wetware ;o), or my novice attempts at 10g
> (experienced with 8.1.7), but just wanted to clear the air in case there's
> hardware conflicts with Oracle.
sounds like a toasted drive
Received on Mon Nov 08 2004 - 10:00:46 CST
