C:\>lsnrctl status

LSNRCTL for 32-bit Windows: Version 10.1.0.2.0 - Production on 13-LIS-2005 01:59:05

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Connecting to (DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=TCP)(HOST=MASHINA)(PORT=1521)))
TNS-12541: TNS:no listener
TNS-12560: TNS:protocol adapter error
TNS-00511: No listener
32-bit Windows Error: 61: Unknown error
Connecting to (DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=IPC)(KEY=EXTPROC)))
TNS-12541: TNS:no listener
TNS-12560: TNS:protocol adapter error
TNS-00511: No listener
32-bit Windows Error: 2: No such file or directory

& TNSPING give this result:

C:\>tnsping listener

TNS Ping Utility for 32-bit Windows: Version 10.1.0.2.0 - Production on 13-LIS-2005 02:00:00

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Used parameter files:
C:\oracle\product\10.1.0\Db1\network\admin\sqlnet.ora

TNS-03505: Failed to resolve name

...if would help I could paste my listener.ora file here,either way thanks 4 Your time guys.... :o