Re: Oracle 9i Installation Error - service still running

Jeffrey Owen wrote:

>I am trying to install 9i to a local laptop to create a database
>needed for another application. I ran into difficulty and removed 9i
>from the laptop.
>
>I began the reinstall, and I ran into an error that said files that
>need to be reinstalled cannot be done - there is a service still
>running an old database.
>
>I then went into the program files and removed the folder that housed
>the database.
>
>I rebooted the machine and began the reinstall. I ran into the same
>issue. How do I go about shutting down the service to enable the
>reinstall of 9i?
>
>By the way, I am using Windows Server 2000.
>
>Jeff
>
>

In the future when removing Oracle from a machine you might find it of value to read and follow
the instructions rather than treating it like it is a Microsoft product.

First install the Oracle software without a database. Then use oradim in the \bin directory to get rid of the
old service. Alternatively you could edit the registry and you should make sure that the Oracle services are
disabled in the Control Panel Services dialog.

Once the software is installed use the DBCA to create a database.

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