maybe you can even use "connect / as sysdba" without any password? that means you are too privileged at the operating system level. in that case, the password doesn't matter. try a "regular" user account for your testing... hope this helps, kind regards, Lex. > Hi List, > I have recently got the handover of Some Production oracle 9i Database. I > want to change the SYS password. > i used orapwd utility and changed password from P1 to P2 but i am able to > connect to sys by both password that is P1(old) as well as P2(new) > As per Metalink the new password will be in effect after bouncing the db. > I cant bounce the database but i want that no one should be able to login > with old password that is P1. > > How can i do this..My remote _login_ password file is set to > exclusive........ > > Regards > Pawan Dalmia > Oracle DBA-Business Intelligence > Desk-566 > Cell 9819718753 > > -- > //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l > -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l