Can't uninstall or reinstall oracle 10g express edition in w/server 2003

Question

Hi,
I need help from all of you, i already install oracle 10g express edition in
windows server 2003 in D drive. but i can't remove because the oracle not in
the add remove program so i download the windows install clean up to remove
but after remove it still in the all program i still can start and stop the
database but can't go to the database home page.The error message (the install
cannot proceed as service OracleServiceXE is present on the system. Remove the
service , reboot the systemand retry the installation) can any one guide me to use
command prompt to remove.
My email address [email protected]
Thanks

Answer 1

Hi,
Perform the following steps, this will solve your problem and can go with new installation. :-)
(Only perform the steps 7.2 section and here is the link : http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B25329_01/doc/install.102/b25143/toc.htm#BABDJDCD
Manually Removing Oracle Database XE
If the deinstallation is interrupted, follow these steps to manually remove Oracle Database XE from your computer:
Step 1: Stop the Oracle Database XE Services
Step 2: Remove the Oracle Database XE Registry Editor Settings
Step 3: Update the System Variable Path
Step 4: Remove Oracle Database XE from the Start Menu and Desktop
Step 5: Remove the Oracle Database XE Directories
Step 6: Install and Run the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
7.2.1 Step 1: Stop the Oracle Database XE Services
Follow these steps:
1. Open the Windows Services utility: From the Start menu, select All Programs, then Administrative Tools, and then Services.
2. If any of the following Oracle services exist and have the status Started, then select each of the services, and click Stop:
OracleXE
OracleXETNSListener
OracleJobSchedulerXE
OracleXEClrAgent
OracleMTSRecoveryService
3.
Exit Services.
See also the Microsoft online help for more information on stopping services.
7.2.2 Step 2: Remove the Oracle Database XE Registry Editor Settings
Follow these steps:
1.
Log on to Windows with Windows administrative privileges.
2.
Ensure that you followed the instructions under "Step 1: Stop the Oracle Database XE Services" to stop the Oracle Database XE services.
3.
Start the Registry Editor at a command prompt:
SYSTEM_DRIVE:\> regedit
4.
Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.
5.
Delete the following keys:
NEED TO CONFIRM THE XE-SPECIFIC ONES.
6.
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software.
7.
Under Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu\Programs, delete the Oracle Database 10g Express Edition key.
8.
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE and search for the ORACLE group key.
9.
Expand the ORACLE group key and then delete the KEY_XE and OracleMTSRecoveryService keys.
10.
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ODBC\ODBCINST.INI.
11.
Expand the ODBCINST.INI key and remove the Oracle in XE key.
12.
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services.
13.
Delete the following keys:
OracleServiceXE
OracleXEClrAgent
OracleXETNSListener
14.
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Application.
15.
Delete the Oracle.xe key.
16.
Exit the Registry Editor.
17.
Restart your computer.
Thanks,
Rams...
Edited by: user10888288 on May 3, 2010 5:58 AM