is this a Unix box? if so, log on as the oracle account to the Unix server. Then in sqlplus, login as follows
sqlplus "/ as sysdba" this will get you in as the database owner and will allow you to change the system password alter user system identified by your_new_password; then log out of sqlplus and log in as system to do what you need to --- "Rama, Shreekantha (K.)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I am new to the world of Oracle.. > I am having this issue.. > > I have created a database on Oracle 8.1.7.4.. > > But I am not able to access as the password is lost.. > Now, I am not able to login.. > I tried login using system /manager.. but oracle is not > allowing me to login .. > > What's the solution ?? > > Regards > Shreekanth > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Rachel Carmichael INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).
