You will have to modify $ORACLE_HOME/rdbms/lib/config.c and then relink. Here are instructions: http://www.orafaq.com/maillist/oracle-l/2000/10/03/0702.htm I would reinstall, though. <lainaus kuka="Sweetser, Joe"> > New server. RH 5. 10gR2. > > Oracle account was set up a default group of oracle (not dba, though the > dba group does exist). Foolhardy DBA (moi) did not check the group > before installing the s/w and creating the database. I would like to > "correct" this as quickly as possible and wonder what anyone thinks > about the following idea: > > 1. Shutdown everything > 2. Get the default group changed to dba in /etc/passwd. I know I can > change the group when I am logged in, but want to make it "clean" for > everyone going forward. > 3. Do a chgrp -R dba on ALL oracle-related files including ORACLE_HOME > and all the datafiles > 4. Restart > > Thanks, > -joe > > Confidentiality Note: This message contains information that may be > confidential and/or > privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not use, copy, > disclose, distribute > or take any action based on this message. If you have received this message > in error, please > advise the sender immediately by reply email and delete this message. > Although ICAT Managers, LLC > scans e-mail and attachments for viruses, it does not guarantee that either > are virus-free and > accepts no liability for any damage sustained as a result of viruses. Thank > you. > > -- > //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l > > > -- Riku Räsänen Kantamestarit OY www.kantamestarit.fi -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l