| Error Code | Message | Fix | |------------|---------|-----| | ORA-12560 | TNS protocol adapter error | After install, run lsnrctl start from command line | | OUI-10089 | Insufficient disk space | Expand the VM’s VHD in VirtualBox settings | | Unable to start OracleServiceORCL | Service fails on XP | Set service to “Automatic (Delayed Start)” |
(both free for personal use).
If you just need Oracle for learning or development on Windows 10 64-bit, or Oracle 19c — all free, supported, and 64-bit. Oracle 9i Download-- For Windows 10 64 Bit
For 9i (9.2.0.x), the trial/developer key is usually license_key left blank, or enter any string. But legitimate usage requires Oracle’s permission. | Error Code | Message | Fix |
No – that only fixes user‑interface issues, not the kernel/16-bit installer problem. You will still get “The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running.” But legitimate usage requires Oracle’s permission
Even when virtualized, Oracle 9i will never match modern database speed. Here’s what to expect:
Oracle 9i was never officially supported on Windows 10. Premier support for Oracle 9i ended in 2007, and extended support concluded in 2010—years before Windows 10 was even released.