Re: Need HELP uninstalling Oracle on my home PC

On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:55:47 -0700, ottopilot wrote:

> I signed up for a Oracle/SQL class, started the class then had to drop it
> because I am taking a MCSE course.... long story short... I followed the
> directions to uninstall oracle from my home computer but the service for
> the database I created keeps trying to start. I think this is contributing
> to some other problems on my PC. Can any one help?
>
> Here is examples of events from my event viewer:
>
> The OracleServiceMISOTTO service failed to start due to the following
> error:
> The system cannot find the file specified.
>
> The OracleOraHome92TNSListener service failed to start due to the
> following error:
> The system cannot find the file specified.
>
> The mrtRate service failed to start due to the following error: The system
> cannot find the file specified.
>
> Thanks to anyone willing to help!

Your registry still has entries for the database. Since you removed the Oracle software directories (probably by hand, as Oracle generally leaves software and files around forever, except in the last few versions) you now have the opportunity to walk through the registry by hand and remove the offending entries.

Of course, the exact discussion depends on the version of Oracle. Assuming 8i, Tom Kyte has a wonderful discussion at http://asktom.oracle.com/pls/ask/f?p=4950:8:::::F4950_P8_DISPLAYID:503021903920

It's fairly close for other versions as well, but it's your responsibility as playing in the registry is an opportunity for shooting your computer in the head.

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