Try use netconfig to reconfig the tnsnames.ora file
"Vern Shellman" <Vern.Shellman_at_attbi.com>
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> I've got Oracle8i installed on a single machine running NT4.0/SP5 and
> the listener won't start. The installation went well and I can access
> the database using SQL*Plus or Server Manager, but ran into problems
> configuring OEM. It said there was no listener, and it was right!
> The service wasn't started even though it was set to automatic.
> Trying to start the service manually, Windows waits a bit then
> reveals that nothing happened but no errors were reported either.
> Launching LISTENER.EXE directly opens a DOS window with a blinking
> cursor that just sits there doing nothing.
>
> My question is this: Is the executable corrupt, or is it waiting on
> an improper configuration setting somewhere? if corrupt, is there a
> way to reinstall just the service from the CD without having to do a
> complete reinstall?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Vern Shellman
> Vern_Shellman_at_BWN.net
Received on Mon Dec 02 2002 - 01:38:58 CST
