Hi did you set ORACLE_SID in your environment or registry? Ivo
"S.Jyotinaray an" An: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <ncjyoti@yaho Kopie: o.com> Thema: ORA - 12560: TNS: protocol adapter error Gesendet von: root@fatcity. com 11/12/2001 10:30 AM Bitte antworten an ORACLE-L Hi, I have installed your Oracle 8i EE trial software. When i am trying to connect through SQLPLUS with username: SCOTT and password: TIGER i am getting the following error :- "ORA - 12560: TNS: protocol adapter error". Could you tell why i am getting this error? What other information should i provide you? Thanx in advance Jyotinarayan -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).