Update: Please note that TOAD 64 Bit is Now available for Windows 8 64 Bit Version. You can install it along with Oracle Client 64 Bit. It will work smoothly.
Today I have installed Oracle 10gR2 32 bit Client and TOAD for Oracle 11.5.0.56 on my Windows 8 laptop and when I try to connect to database it gave the error :
can't initialize oci.error -1
So, Followed the below workaround to resolve this issue and I am able to connect to databases.
1. Go to the folder where Toad is installed.
2. Right Click on the Toad.exe and select Compatibility Tab
3. Select the check box "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
4. Select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) in the list box below
5. Save the settings by clicking OK
Now open the Toad and I am able to connect to the databases.successfully
Note the following:
Oracle Client Installed Must be 32 bit.
Toad is running in 32 bit environment.
Windows 8 is 64 bit
Today I have installed Oracle 10gR2 32 bit Client and TOAD for Oracle 11.5.0.56 on my Windows 8 laptop and when I try to connect to database it gave the error :
can't initialize oci.error -1
So, Followed the below workaround to resolve this issue and I am able to connect to databases.
1. Go to the folder where Toad is installed.
2. Right Click on the Toad.exe and select Compatibility Tab
3. Select the check box "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
4. Select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) in the list box below
5. Save the settings by clicking OK
Now open the Toad and I am able to connect to the databases.successfully
Note the following:
Oracle Client Installed Must be 32 bit.
Toad is running in 32 bit environment.
Windows 8 is 64 bit
