If encountered when creating the database then it is because Oracle expects to create the password file but it already exists. In this instance database creation will have failed. Delete the password file and try again.If it is suspected that the password file is corrupt then try deleting it and recreating it: 1:Delete the existing password file. 2:Create a new/replacement password file: orapwd file=<path>\PWD<sid>.ora password=oracle Use the same path as given in the Oracle error. The password specified will be the new internal password.
1:Delete the existing password file.
2:Create a new/replacement password file:
orapwd file=<path>\PWD<sid>.ora password=oracle
Use the same path as given in the Oracle error. The password specified will be the new internal password.