Uninstall problem...

[kook04]

I have uninstalled Oracle using the uninstall software included. I have also deleted all Oracle directories on my system. Yet, for some reason, when I re-install, it detects old databases on my maching and wants to migrate them. I won't want these DB's. How do I get rid of them before reinstall?

thanks ------
KJR

 

[Guest_imported]

you have to edit the registry... if you are not sure how to do this, then get someone to help you.

 

[andreig]

You have to delete the registry key "ORACLE" and all it's contents located under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE.

The path variable would also be set to the bin directory of your previous install

 

[raygg]

Go to metalink and do a search on 'clean machine' - for a list of steps to follow to totally delete oracle out of your registry. There are also a few folders to delete on your desktop buried in the C drive.

 

[kook04]

Thanks guys, I got it taken care of. I appreciate your help.

Kennedy ------
KJR