Sunday, April 27, 2014

[INS-32025] The chosen installation conflicts with software already installed in the given Oracle home


Hi All ,

 Some times we can got the following error :
[INS-32025] The chosen installation conflicts with software already installed in the given Oracle home.
while re-installing the  DB on the same machine.
This is the step by step to fix the issue quickly:

 1. cat /etc/oraInst.loc 
2  cd <oraInventory path>/oraInventory/ContextXML (In windows you can find the inventory.xml in C:\Program Files\Oracle\Inventory\ContentsXML)
3. vi inventory.xml
4. Remove the line that contain the new ORACLE Home
5. Exit and re-run the installer.
Good Luck ...
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94 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 24, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    great solution

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  2. Pradeep Kumar KeshariNovember 30, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Your trick save me. Thank you so much.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Thanks this helped

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  4. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    In windows the pat is

    C:\Program Files\Oracle\Inventory\ContentsXML

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Really works!!!!!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 28, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Could someone explain me how to do it, please? I don't understand

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    1. Arty BoruliaMarch 29, 2015 at 1:04 AM

      Hi Jose,
      Please send me a mail via contact me page, and I will try to help you..

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  7. AnonymousApril 8, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    Thank you! You saved lot of time for lot of people )

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  8. AnonymousMay 14, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Thank you! That solved my issue.

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  9. Khaja MoinuddinJune 10, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    where should I type the commands cat ...

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    1. Arty BoruliaJune 10, 2015 at 2:17 PM

      Hi Khaja,
      Do you use windows or linux?

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    2. Muhammad Ayaz SwatiJanuary 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM

      hi Arty Borulia please explain me how to do it
      my email: mayaz4521@gmail.com

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  10. Khaja MoinuddinJune 10, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Please let me know how to do it

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  11. Khaja MoinuddinJune 10, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    where should I type the commands cat ...

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  12. Khaja MoinuddinJune 10, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Arty,

    Iam using windows 7

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    1. Arty BoruliaJune 10, 2015 at 2:36 PM

      So you need to look for inventory.xml in Inventory\ContentsXML directory.
      It need to be on oracle filesystem. And then edit inventory.xml according the blog

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    2. AnonymousNovember 19, 2015 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks a lot from me too!

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    3. AnonymousMay 16, 2022 at 4:54 PM

      i deleted the inventory , so how do i do it because i still see the same error..

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  13. Khaja MoinuddinJune 11, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Hi Arty,

    After commenting two lines in Inventory.xml installation proceeded.

    Thanks a lot!

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  14. Khaja MoinuddinJune 11, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    But installation is incomplete in client_1 folder in cannot see Network,Admin etc folders

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  15. AnonymousJuly 13, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    very thanks !!!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 30, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Thank you very much.

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  17. AlexOctober 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    It works, thank you very much!

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  18. UnknownDecember 11, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Thanks for valuable info

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  19. UnknownJanuary 9, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    Nice Post..helped me

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  20. Desi UnitedFebruary 4, 2016 at 8:53 PM

    hi there, i'm installing fresh setup, i'm getting [INS-32025] The chosen installation conflicts with software already installed in the given Oracle home. & according your solution , cat /ects/oraInst.loc ---no such file or directory error i'm getting..?? what next..??

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    1. Arty BoruliaFebruary 4, 2016 at 8:57 PM

      Hi Desi.
      cat /etc/oraInst.loc (not ects). Are you using Linux or windows?

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    2. Desi UnitedFebruary 4, 2016 at 9:01 PM

      sorry typing mistake
      i have typed cat /etc/oraInst.loc in Linux itself

      but same error

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    3. Arty BoruliaFebruary 4, 2016 at 9:09 PM

      Single DB or Oracle Application DB? do you have /etc/oratab file?

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    4. Desi UnitedFebruary 4, 2016 at 9:11 PM

      single db...no /etc/oratab file..:(

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    5. Arty BoruliaFebruary 4, 2016 at 9:18 PM

      You need to find the inventory.xml file.
      Use "find" or "locate" command to find and edit it.
      if you want I can connect to your computer and try to help you...

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  21. UnknownFebruary 12, 2016 at 10:22 AM

    Nice, Tnanxxxxx!!! ^_^

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  22. Sebajuez #12DFebruary 24, 2016 at 8:36 PM

    THANKS!!!!

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  23. UnknownApril 12, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    where to type these commands on Windows 7
    1. cat /etc/oraInst.loc
    2 cd /oraInventory/ContextXML
    3. vi inventory.xml
    4. Remove the line that contain the new ORACLE Home
    5. Exit and re-run the installer.

    Please help me out
    Explain step wise please

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  24. UnknownApril 12, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    where to type these commands on Windows 7
    1. cat /etc/oraInst.loc
    2 cd /oraInventory/ContextXML
    3. vi inventory.xml
    4. Remove the line that contain the new ORACLE Home
    5. Exit and re-run the installer.

    Please help me out
    Explain step wise please

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    1. Arty BoruliaApril 12, 2016 at 4:39 PM

      Hi Santosh
      This steps are for Linux.
      In windows you can find the inventory.xml in C:\Program Files\Oracle\Inventory\ContentsXML

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  25. freakingKoolMay 9, 2016 at 8:17 PM

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  26. freakingKoolMay 9, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    when ever i change the constant in inventory.xml and try to save it says access denied.

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    1. Arty BoruliaMay 9, 2016 at 9:48 PM

      Hi Sopan.
      You need to give the full privileges to the oracle folder.

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    2. freakingKoolMay 9, 2016 at 10:29 PM


      i have given full privileges to oracle folder, and still same problem.

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    3. Arty BoruliaMay 9, 2016 at 10:32 PM

      Try to copy it to desktop and copy it again to its place

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    4. Arty BoruliaMay 9, 2016 at 10:32 PM

      Try to copy it to desktop and copy it again to its place

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    5. UnknownAugust 7, 2020 at 2:57 PM

      I am also having the same error,thanks for suggestion

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  27. AnandMay 18, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    Hi, I am getting this issue but as per instructions i am unable to find new ORACLE home line to remove in inventry.xml file ..! what should i do resolve this error?

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    1. AnandMay 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM

      This comment has been removed by the author.

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    2. Arty BoruliaMay 18, 2016 at 9:56 AM

      Hi Anad,
      This is Linux or windows?

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  28. AnandMay 18, 2016 at 9:32 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  29. ankurkashyap89May 18, 2016 at 4:52 PM

    worked like a charm

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2016 at 9:23 PM

    Did't work for me:(

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    My bad.As it's a windows environment so I have to reboot system to make that changes effect.

    ***** i.e. 5 star

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  32. UnknownNovember 7, 2016 at 6:47 AM

    Hi I am facing the same issue

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  33. UnknownDecember 30, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    Thanks @Arty for your help.Your solution helps me.Great work

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  34. UnknownJanuary 1, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    THank you sir ... it Works...

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    1. ShitalJanuary 19, 2017 at 7:03 PM

      Hi sir which lines can I remove?? And where it can be save

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  35. Nick5280January 27, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    Awesome, thanks

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  36. chandraFebruary 7, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    awesome fixes. . (y)

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2017 at 6:38 PM

    You Rock !!!

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  38. alamalmoFebruary 9, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    thanks. it helped me a lot.

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  39. Pushkal PrakashFebruary 24, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Thanks Working!!!
    Helped me alot

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  40. UnknownMarch 10, 2017 at 11:35 PM

    Thank you so much!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 26, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    I am not able to see ContentsXML getting logs instead. Please help mee..

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  42. UnknownJuly 28, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    so smooth. I was stuck forever.

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  43. ArpitAugust 23, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    nice one, it helped.

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  44. AnonymousOctober 5, 2017 at 12:41 PM

    thanks, but in windows, i have the file content as HOME NAME ='OraServer12C" Loc.................. but no new oracle home.... what do i need to do ?

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  45. UnknownOctober 31, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    muchas gracias !!!!!!

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  46. AnonymousApril 19, 2018 at 3:07 AM

    Rubin

    I installed GSM Global Data Services on Oracle/LINUX it was smooth. this was a Windows 10 HUUUUH.... Many Thanks to You and Blessings to You & Family.

    Rubin.
    Sr. Oracle 12c, 11g RAC DBA

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  47. linaJuly 18, 2018 at 1:33 AM

    hi i see the file oralnst.loc but i cant make changes to it.Permission denied.Also, the file doesnt have ORACLE_HOME.

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  48. ShiwanginiJuly 29, 2018 at 12:41 PM

    I tried with this and it worked for me. But, now m getting INS-32016

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2018 at 5:37 PM

    For Windows you may have to look under C:\Program Files (x86) to find the inventory file if trying to install 32 bit client.

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  50. MikeNovember 26, 2018 at 1:30 PM

    pls i dnt seem to get it.where do i type the commands?

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  51. UnknownFebruary 4, 2019 at 8:15 AM

    Thank you so much!! This works....

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  52. UnknownMarch 11, 2019 at 10:32 PM

    Nice! Thanks!!!! :)

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  53. Robert GilimsJuly 25, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    Really wonderful post! I am glad that I came across your article. Thanks for sharing. software installation near me

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  54. UnknownJanuary 19, 2020 at 11:18 PM

    Hello. I'm using windows. And i have the file inventory and where should I edit? Please help

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  55. saidtelApril 30, 2020 at 4:14 AM

    thanks you :)

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  56. sijoyJune 24, 2020 at 5:37 PM

    you are a life saver

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  57. Pacha70July 7, 2020 at 5:06 PM

    Worked for me too. Thanks a lot

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  58. sridharAugust 20, 2020 at 11:29 AM

    I could not find inventory folder and inventory.xml in the programfiles, i removed the old installation but still it is giving the same error
    please let me know any other location i need to check..

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    1. Arty BoruliaAugust 20, 2020 at 5:39 PM

      hi Sridhar.
      Which version of oracle you are installing?

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  59. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2021 at 1:44 PM

    I could not find inventory folder and inventory.xml in the programfiles in version 12c

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  60. UnknownMay 14, 2021 at 2:11 AM

    What about Linux

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  61. s foxJuly 30, 2021 at 8:22 PM

    There you GO. more Kudos , Accolades , etc ..

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  62. AshishFebruary 3, 2022 at 1:56 PM

    Thank you This still works in 2022

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  63. AlexeyFebruary 9, 2022 at 1:41 PM

    I love you!!!!

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  64. AnonymousMarch 5, 2022 at 6:20 PM

    perfect works!

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  65. AnonymousNovember 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM

    Am using Oracle 11 g i have uinstalled the software deleted the registory still facing same issues windows 11

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  66. AnonymousMay 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM

    Hi sir pls I encounter this same problem INS-32025 can u help me to fix it.I was trying to install 12c version.email:ekolopascal9@gmail.com thks

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