How to install Oracle 10g in Vista

Run the setup.exe in Windows XP Compatibility Mode

1. Right-click the setup executable "setup.exe" and choose Properties from the context menu that appears
2. Click on the Compatibility tab
3. Check the [ ] Run this program in compatibility mode for: box and select Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
4. Under privilege level check Run this program as an administrator
5. Click Apply
6. Click OK

PowerToys for Windows Vista

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