Re: Installing Client (Sql*Net...) from 9.x to 8.1.7

"VisconteDimezzato®" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a Windows XP Pro PC with an Oracle 9.x client installed in.
> Now I have to remove the 9.x to put 8.1.7 client in place of it.
> I uninstalled the 9.x client succesfully, but when I try to install the 
> 8.1.7 it stops itself at 92%.
> Have I to remove manually something or does it exist a tool for a clean 
> removing of 9.x clients?

You need not only uninstall the old client, but also manually delete
all Oracle related entries in registry (look in HKLM/Software/Oracle)
and delete all files and folders belonging to Oracle installation.
Oracle is notoriously known for its poor uninstall procedures.

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Dusan Bolek