Re: Completely Remove Oracle

1. delete all files in the Oracle directory
2. delete all files in the C:\Program Files\Oracle directory
3. open regedit and delete all oracle releated keys + oracle services keys
4. reboot

turby

"Robert Mazur" <robertm_at_sherwoodforestfarms.com> wrote in message news:MEYS5.1965$zf2.346933_at_news.uswest.net...
> How do I de-install Oracle from an NT machine....I mean remove EVERYTHING!
>
> I am having difficulty getting a client/server conneciton on a new
> Oracle8.1.5 install on 2- NT4 machines (one client, one server). I keep
> getting TNS:Protocol Adapter Error. Though, I can tnsping the oracle on
 the
> server. Still, my connection is denied.
>
> I've changed my tnsnames and listener files a million times. Then I
> reinstalled....and I now see bits of my first install still lingering in
 my
> NT services. I fear there is conflict with the new install.
>
> I would like to just start fresh...completely clean again. But, how do I
> get EVERYTHING removed? I will run the typical Oracle de-install, but
 what
> to do after that?
>
> Thanks,
> Rob Mazur
>
>
Received on Thu Nov 23 2000 - 09:32:47 CST