at a command prompt, type C:\> lsnrctl start error 1060 - will create a service. This assumes that you have a listener.ora in the folder %ORACLE_HOME%\Network\Admin\ and that the listener name is "LISTENER". This is a good thing to add to a db_create.bat that the dbca does not include, as it wants you to use the Net*8 Assistant. hth, Paul -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Paul Drake 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).