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From: ganesh@gtfs-gulf.com (Ganesh Raja)
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Subject: Re: moving control files
Date: 11 Dec 2001 22:18:52 -0800
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dsmcd <dsmcd@uswestmail.net> wrote in message news:<YEAR7.266$a47.241199@news.uswest.net>...
> Hello...
> 
> Trying to move my control files from their default positions. 
> 
> Tried using Instance Manger in the All Parameters window. logged on as 
> Internal, System, and Sys. The values are not available for changing.

You need to login as sysdba to change it....

> 
> Tried editing init.ora, and editing def_sid.ora. Neither had any effect 
> (according to the All Parameters window, which still showed all control 
> files in the same default place). Tried this with (and without) moving 
> the control files to the specified place. 
> 
> Default Oracle install (8.1.7). Default database creation.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Thx,
> D.

HTH

Regards,
Ganesh R