[Help]can 'T find init file for database "xxx" This is how? Distressed Ch'ing AS4U2 system, Oracle version 9.2.04 to 9.2.06 appreciation, not just packed Kai, dbstart suggested : can 't find init file for database, our colleagues, how to solve the problem that way? Direct : Sqlplus "/ as sysdba" Startup Look normal. Sqlplus "/as sysdba" Create pfile from spfile; I tried two upstairs, or not, I changed dbstart script, and everything, some stickers, which also got from the Internet. - The dbstart script, 1976 - Add the following line : SPFILE=${ORACLE_HOME}/dbs/spfile${ORACLE_SID}.ora After this line : PFILE=${ORACLE_HOME}/dbs/init${ORACLE_SID}.ora - Change : $PFILE If [-f]; then To : If [-f] $SPFILE $PFILE -o-f; --> This is obviously from a spfile adding that the judgment pfile space can be initiated, how could not directly startup! ! ! But I tried sqlplus "/ as sysdba" Startup Dbstart after it is reported or not init file, I was just learning vegetable and another to ask sqlplus "/ as sysdba" Why? O9 installed in composites now, I still learn, too dishes really sorry! 8) [ Closed window ]