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    ORA-12638 Credential retrieval failed.

    On Windows 2000 server, I am installing oracle 8i and after installation when I create database I am receiveing following error

    ORA-12638 Credential retrieval failed.

    There in no alert log or trace file generated.

    I am not able to understand why it is coming.?

    Kindly note that the service & listner is working properly
    vishal sood
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    hi,

    normally when i tried to connect to the database
    without logging into the operating system, i have
    faced this problem.

    when i login into the operating system the problem
    was solved.

    you can try this.

    oracle documentation does not cover this error.

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    Thanks for ur reply,

    but I am facing this error while installing Oracle software and then create new database with the help of DBCA
    vishal sood
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    Originally posted by rajabalachandra
    oracle documentation does not cover this error.
    Oh yes, it does. However, you must look under TNS-12638, not ORA-12638.

    http://download-west.oracle.com/docs...us.htm#1002603
    TNS-12638 Credential retrieval failed

    Cause: The authentication service failed to retrieve the credentials of a user.

    Action: Enable tracing to determine the exact error.
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    hi,

    Oh yes, it does. However, you must look under TNS-12638, not ORA-12638.
    really a useful info. for me.

    thank you!

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    I know it is under TNS, but even after enabling tracing for this error, no trace file generated and the problem is unsolved.
    vishal sood
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    Hi,
    Can u please post the sqlnet.ora file contents..
    thanks
    Saurabh Garg
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    try commenting the following line from SQLNET.ORA before start creating the DB.

    #SQLNET.AUTHENTICATION_SERVICES= (NTS)

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    Thanks for ur support

    I have droped the idia of installing 8i now I am installing 9i but now
    a funny error is coming

    When I insert the Oracle 9i CD-1 to install the Oracle on Win2000 server and when choose install option, after few seconds a message appears on screen i.e.
    "Error writing to directory c:\pathname, please ensure that this directory is writable and have atleast 25 MB free space. Installation can not continue"

    Kindly note the there is space avaiable on harddisk in GB's and it is writable. Then why this error is coming.?

    Confused !!!!
    vishal sood
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    can u check ur permissions on all the volumes where u are trying to install the oracle.

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