Kathy, > Let me clarify a bit. I cloned the database from coldbackup . > > I opened the database fine, but I goofed up the name. I > shutdown the database, it hung so I > did a shutdown abort and forgot to open it up normally before > I tried to rename the database. > > I don't have any archive files created by the wrong named database.
Long shot, but shutdown normal, copy the last used redolog the arch dir as arch1_1.log and retry the recover database. I had to use this one (if my failiing memory serves me correctly!) John Kanagaraj Oracle Applications DBA DBSoft Inc (W): 408-970-7002 Disappointments are inevitable in Life, but discouragement is optional. You decide! ** The opinions and statements above are entirely my own and not those of my employer or clients ** -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: John Kanagaraj 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).
