Bug
Direct connect fails in ArcCatalog if it is installed to C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\ path on Windows 64 bit machine.
| Bug ID Number | NIM003975 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | August 25, 2006 |
| Last Modified | April 2, 2025 |
| Applies to | No Product Found |
| Version found | 9.1 |
| Status | Known Limit |
Additional Information
No Public ExplanationWorkaround
Solution A:Reinstall ArcGIS Desktop on 64bit machine to path without parenthesis like <a href="file:C:/Program" target="_blank">C:\Program</a> Files\Solution B:Fix bug on 64 bit machine:1) Download and install the Oracle 10g 32 bit client from <a href="http://Oracle.com" target="_blank">Oracle.com</a>.Once installed, this will give the user version 10.2.0.1 of the client.2) Download and install Oracle patch #4547817 "10.2.0.2 Patch forWindows 32-bit". This will upgrade the client to version 10.2.0.2.3) Download and install Oracle 32-Bit Patch Number 5383042. This is thepatch that fixes:Bug 3807408NET: Externally authenticated usernames containing a '(',')' or '=' cannot be authenticated, additionally if a program name / path containsthese characters, it may not be possible to connect (ORA-12154).Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM003975
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