problem starting oracle database

From: Harvinder Singh <Harvinder.Singh_at_MetraTech.com>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 10:40:52 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.00315DC8.20010531085158@fatcity.com>

Hi,

When i am trying to start my database form svrmgrl .. i am getting error:
ORA-00205 error in identifying controlfile, check alert log for more info

there is nothing in alert.log.......
i have 3 control files all r in proper directory.. i am using proper SID....
i tryied with only i control file in init.ora same error... i am using startup pfile ...so it is using proper init.ora file.... What might be the cause...

Thanks
Harvinder
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