OEM in http

Hi to all,
how to make OEM work with http:// instead of https://
I am trying to make OEM to work with HTTP:// as HTTPS:// is blocked for internal users.
Is there a way to use http://
Oracle Version is : 11g
Windows 2003 Server
Regards,
vijayaraghavan K

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Could not complete the configuration. Refer to the log file at /home/oracle/oracle/product/10.2.0/db_1/cfgtoollogs/emca/apex/emca_2007-08-20_05-34-00-PM.log for more details.
[oracle@clthcmmb03 ~]$
LOG FILE Extract:
CONFIG: Successfully deployed state dirs for clthcmmb03
Aug 20, 2007 5:46:44 PM oracle.sysman.emcp.EMAgentConfig performConfiguration
CONFIG: Successfully updated agent config files
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CONFIG: Copying file /home/oracle/oracle/product/10.2.0/db_1/sysman/config/emd.properties.emca.tmp to /home/oracle/oracle/product/10.2.0/db_1/sysman/config/emd.properties
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CONFIG: Stack Trace:
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[oracle@clthcmmb03 ~]$ netstat -l
Active Internet connections (only servers)
Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address State
tcp 0 0 clthcmmb03:7200 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:7777 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:smux *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:mysql *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:netbios-ssn *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:5900 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 clthcmmb03:2381 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 0.0.0.6:2381 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 172.23.183.169:2381 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:sunrpc *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:10000 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:1521 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:krb5_prop *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:6003 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 clthcmmb03:6100 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:ftp *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 clthcmmb03:ipp *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:6200 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:32792 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 clthcmmb03:smtp *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:microsoft-ds *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 clthcmmb03:2301 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 0.0.0.6:2301 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 172.23.183.169:2301 *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:http *:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 *:ssh *:* LISTEN
udp 0 0 *:2563 *:*
udp 0 0 clthcmmb03:1028 *:*
udp 0 0 clthcmmb03:1029 *:*
udp 0 0 clthcmmb03:1030 *:*
udp 0 0 172.23.183.169:netbios-ns *:*
udp 0 0 *:netbios-ns *:*
udp 0 0 172.23.183.169:netbios-dgm *:*
udp 0 0 *:netbios-dgm *:*
udp 0 0 *:2458 *:*
udp 0 0 clthcmmb03:25375 *:*
udp 0 0 clthcmmb03:25376 *:*
udp 0 0 *:snmp *:*
udp 0 0 *:snmptrap *:*
udp 0 0 *:2083 *:*
udp 0 0 *:2084 *:*
udp 0 0 clthcmmb03:25393 *:*
udp 0 0 *:748 *:*
udp 0 0 *:kerberos_master *:*
udp 0 0 *:sunrpc *:*
udp 0 0 *:ipp *:*
udp 0 0 172.23.183.169:ntp *:*
udp 0 0 clthcmmb03:ntp *:*
udp 0 0 *:ntp *:*
udp 0 0 *:ntp *:*
Active UNIX domain sockets (only servers)
Proto RefCnt Flags Type State I-Node Path
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 7579 /var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 15701 /var/tmp/.oracle/sEXTPROC1
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 8173 /tmp/.font-unix/fs7100
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 13725 /tmp/.gdm_socket
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 15703 /var/tmp/.oracle/s#6840.1
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 13832 /tmp/.X11-unix/X0
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 15706 /var/tmp/.oracle/s#6840.2
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14807 /tmp/mapping-oracle
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14268 /tmp/ssh-dybiGw6580/agent.6580
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14295 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-19f0-0-398f676f54732
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14304 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-19b4-0-3c90bd7268e43
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14462 /tmp/.ICE-unix/6580
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14471 /tmp/keyring-uFau6k/socket
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14481 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-19f5-0-2a2e23d663ad1
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14275 @/tmp/dbus-uEKexk6EGd
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14501 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-19f7-0-20e59b5678786
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14597 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a15-0-3bae216a82e63
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14627 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a20-0-45f53a962d1b1
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14663 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a24-0-4a81afb83fc8
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14668 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a22-0-4a81afb84243
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14692 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a26-0-4a81afba2502
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14716 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a28-0-4a81afbc1f69
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14768 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a31-0-2d401161d8d3
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14821 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a2c-0-5b393ea916ecc
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14837 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a3b-0-5b393ea92aa98
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14875 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a3d-0-4d4825aea283
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14908 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a3f-0-4d4825ae6dc91
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14976 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a42-0-4d4825ae8e4db
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 15555 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1a70-0-7c3ecf6b622e4
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 3250446 /tmp/ksocket-oracle/kdeinit__0
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 3250448 /tmp/ksocket-oracle/kdeinit-:0
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 3250454 /tmp/.ICE-unix/dcop16694-1187024927
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 3250475 /tmp/ksocket-oracle/klauncherjAx6La.slave-socket
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 3682455 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-1c7e-0-56225ca3e7baf
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 1256092055 /tmp/orbit-oracle/linc-ca7-0-368a06bee8b42
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 7762 /dev/gpmctl
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 12341085 /tmp/mcop-oracle/clthcmmb03-7563-46c0a1a3
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 14516 @/tmp/fam-oracle-
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 7145 /var/run/acpid.socket
unix 2 [ ACC ] STREAM LISTENING 11484 /var/run/dbus/system_bus_socket
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Hi,
I don't believe that any of the recovery options from the Disc will retain your custom partition - As far as I know, the only time you will get a prompt to keep a custom partition is when using the 'Minimized Image Recovery' option from the Recovery Partition D which you have removed.
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Use an application such as ImgBurn to burn the ISO correctly to a blank DVD - a guide on using ImgBurn to write an ISO to a disc is Here.
Use the disc you create to perform the installation - when you get to the option to choose the type of installation, choose Custom and select the C partition.
When asked, enter the Windows activation key found on the underside of your notebook, then when the installation has completed, use the 'Phone Method' detailed in the link below to activate the OS - this method supported by Microsoft and is popular with people who just want a clean installation of Windows 7 without the additional software load normally bundled with OEM installations.
http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-windows-7-by-phone.aspx
Any additional drivers you may need can be found starting Here.
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HDD failure, I'd like to know how to get Windows 7 back on it.

Hello everyone, I've had a HDD issue lately, but before I move on to describe my issue, here are the specs of my notebook:
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Hi,
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Thx.
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Hi,
As the error you're encountering is just due to the fact that Recovery Discs will not install correctly on a drive smaller than the one they were created on, I would just burn the correct ISO to a blank DVD and use this to perform the installation - there's no need to create a bootable USB drive unless you have a problem with the optical drive on your notebook.
Before trying the following, make sure you can still read the 25 Character Product Activation key on your Windows COA label ( 5 blocks of 5 alpha/numeric sets ).
An example of a COA Label can be seen Here.
You can create an installation disc yourself using another PC - just download the correct Disc Image ( this must be the exact same version that originally came with your notebook ) from the link below and use an application such as ImgBurn to burn the ISO correctly to a blank DVD - a guide on using ImgBurn to write an ISO to a disc is Here. These Images are clean and from a well-respected source, however there are only limited versions available.
Windows-7 sp1-iso-official-32-bit-and-64-bit
Use the disc to perform the installation, enter the Windows activation key found on the COA Label when requested and when the installation has completed, use the 'Phone Method' detailed in the link below to activate the OS - this method supported by Microsoft and is popular with people who just want a clean installation of Windows 7 without the additional software load normally bundled with OEM installations.
http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-windows-7-by-phone.aspx
Any additional drivers and software you may need can be found by entering your full Model No. or Product No. Here.
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HP Recovery Error

Product Name: HP Pavilion dv6 6119tx
Product Number: QB365PA#ACJ
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Error Message: "Restoration Incomplete. Please select one of 3 options: Save Log, Details, Retry"
I have a set of recovery discs. I have tried Factory reset on my system(using CDs) and thus my entire HDD has been formatted. While doing the recovery the progress the progress bar always stopped at 40%(tried 3 times), I even waited patiently for 4 hours to let the process finish but ultimately got the error:" Destination drive not found". I did HDD tests and found everything OK.
The recovery manager worked fine till 25% and then it asks to insert the 2nd disc after which it again works fine till 40%. The process always stucked at 40%! So, I though there could be a read error associated with the 2nd disc. So I tried to copy the disc#2(on desktop) using ImageBurner and it reported a read error after 63% copy; which confirms there's a problem with ths disc#2.
But I don't know how, MagicISO maker was successfull in copying the disc#2 and so I burned the image on a new blank disc. I again started the recovery process and this time it didn't stuck anywhere! So, after successfully copying data from all the 3 recovery discs, I got a prompt to click on continue button for restart(normal, no error). But after restart, the problem starts: cmd appears for 3-4 secs then a sreen appears saying: "Restoration Incomplete. Please select one of 3 options: Save Log, Details, Retry"
After clicking on "Retry", it prompts me to enter recovery media. I enter the disc#1 and the it prompts me to click on continue button to restart. After restart, again the cmd appers, this time something different written on it: "upDrvLetter: C:".
It waits for 3 secs, then shows some error lines like "file not found"(all this is printed in cmd). Then finaaly I again get the "Restoraton Incomplete" error with same 3 options. I again clicked on "Retry", "Continue", again same cmd screen with "upDriveLetter: C:" and blah-blah-blah!
What to do? After all this, I have performed an erased operation using KillDisk(writes the block 00 on every byte of the sector. I spent 3 hours for that). Performed HDD tests and memory test using BIOS. And again tried recovery with my recovery discs, but no succes! Again samething happens!
What shall I do now? I don't want to purchase a new set of recovery discs. Please tell me some alternative to this. What can O do with the damageg or corrupt disc#2?
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Assuming that this is an error with the Recovery Discs, there is a straight forward work around if you have ( or can borrow ) a retail Windows 7 installation disc that is exactly the same version as your OEM installation - ie as your notebook came with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit this is the exact retail version you would need.
If you don't have access to a retail disc, you can create an installation disc yourself - just download the correct Disc Image from the link below and use an application such as ImgBurn to burn the ISO correctly to a blank DVD - a guide on using ImgBurn to write an ISO to a disc is Here. Digital River is an outlet for Microsoft, so the Images are clean and I've used this method many times.
Windows-7 sp1-iso-official-32-bit-and-64-bit
Use the disc to perform the installation, enter the Windows activation key found on the underside of your notebook when requested and when the installation has completed, use the 'Phone Method' detailed in the link below to activate the OS - this method supported by Microsoft and is popular with people who just want a clean installation of Windows 7 without the additional software load normally bundled with OEM installations.
http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-windows-7-by-phone.aspx
Any additional drivers and software you may need can be found Here.
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Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause.

I'm using HP dv6 7043 cl. My system was really slow. It was taking almost 7 mins in startup. I tried to reboot but I think I chose the wrong option while doing it. I pressed F9 button. It asked me to choose DVD-R or usb. I chose dvd option as my recovery was made on discs. Later it gave me the hp recovery menu options. There, I chose system recovery. It did it successfully but now the windows is not starting. It says Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. Can someone please help and tell me how can I solve this issue and again get back my original windows?

Hi,
Assuming this may just a problem with the recovery media/process, here's an alternative option you could try.
Before trying the following, make sure you can still read the 25 Character Product Activation key on your Windows COA label ( 5 blocks of 5 alpha/numeric sets ).
An example of a COA Label can be seen Here.
You can create a Windows 7 installation disc yourself using another PC - just download the correct Disc Image ( this must be the same version that originally came with your notebook - this is listed as Windows 7 Home Premium ) from the link below and use an application such as ImgBurn to burn the ISO correctly to a blank DVD - a guide on using ImgBurn to write an ISO to a disc is Here. These Images are clean and from a well-respected source - Digital River.
Windows 7 Images.
Use the disc to perform the installation, enter the Windows activation key found on the COA Label when requested and when the installation has completed, use the 'Phone Method' detailed in the link below to activate the OS - this method supported by Microsoft and is popular with people who just want a clean installation of Windows 7 without the additional software load normally bundled with OEM installations.
http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-windows-7-by-phone.aspx
Any additional drivers and software you may need can be found Here.
Regards,
DP-K
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