connecting to oracle

[cybernot1]

Hi I am installing developer on windows xp although it says on the package its
for windows 95 , 98 and NT it installs correctly on win XP, then when I want to install the database there is an option to install the datbase I install oracle 8
through the admin colume in the in the developer cd when it is run

then I get the

ORA-12203 TNS UNABLE TO CONNECT TO DESTINATION.
can any please help me I am stuck.
thanks

[debasisdas]

If the CD is for 95 , 98 and NT why are you installing on XP.

[subashsavji]

THERE IS TNSNAME.ORA IN THE ORACLE DIRECTORY
C:\ORACLE\NETWORK\ADMIN\SAMPLE\TNSNAME.ORA
LIKE OR DIFFERENT SERVICE NAME
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS =
(COMMUNITY = spx.world)
(PROTOCOL = SPX)
(Service = Server_lsnr)
)
)
(CONNECT_DATA = (SID = ORCL)
)
)

COPY THIS CODE WHERE YOU HAVE INSTALLED FORMS
C:\FORMS\NETWORK\ADMIN\SAMPLE\TNSNAME.ORA
IN THE STARTING AFTER COMMENT LINE OF THIS FILE.
AND SAVE IT.