Hi there! I have just installed the 8.1.6.3.4 patch on Win2k (i.e. upgraded from 8.1.6.3.0 to 8.1.6.3.4) and now the db is nor starting anymore. The Windows service starts, but it does not start the database. When trying to use oradim to start the db, I get some kernl32.dll error message etc. Weird things. Anybody else experiencing difficulties with the 8.1.6.3.4 patch? Thanks, Helmut -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Helmut Daiminger 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).