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Connor McDonald

Thanks for the question, Nam.

Asked: June 08, 2019 - 11:24 pm UTC

Last updated: October 25, 2019 - 5:51 am UTC

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I need to install Oracle database software client 18c on win 7 32 bit

I visit Oracle website. They only offer instant client without setup file.i don't know configure on win 7.especially about odbc technology. I want to open odbc windows 32 bit and see the driver Oracle

and Connor said...

I assume you're starting here

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/winsoft-085727.html

If you download the ODBC package, the installation instructions are right there in the zip file

Installing Instant Client ODBC
------------------------------
1. Install the Instant Client Basic or Basic Light.
   Download Instant Client Basic or Basic Light package from OTN and unzip it
   into the designated directory (e.g. C:\oracle\product). Once the package is
   unzipped, a new directory with name instantclient_XX_Y (where XX refers the
   major version and Y refers the minor version of Instant Client) is created
   under the designated directory (e.g C:\oracle\product\instantclient_XX_Y).
   Under this new directory, all the libraries and files related to Instant
   Client are stored.

   Note: 
   The Instant Client Basic Light doesn't support non-ASCII characterset. So
   the Japanese version of Oracle ODBC driver can be installed only with
   Instant Client Basic package.
   

2. Now unzip the downloaded Instant Client ODBC from the same designated
   directory where the basic or basic light was unzipped.

   Instant Client ODBC package has the following files/shared libraries under
   the Instant Client directory (instantclient_XX_Y):
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   |      File name           |        Description                            |
   |--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
   |                          |                                               |
   | sqora32.dll              | Oracle ODBC driver DLL                        |
   |                          |                                               |
   | sqoras32.dll             | Oracle ODBC driver setup DLL                  |
   |                          |                                               |
   | sqresus.dll              | Oracle ODBC driver resource DLL               |
   |                          |                                               |
   | ODBC_README              | (this file)                                   |
   |                          |                                               |
   | odbc_install.exe         | Oracle Instant Client ODBC driver installer   |
   |                          |                                               |
   | odbc_uninstall.exe       | Oracle Instant Client ODBC driver uninstaller |
   |                          |                                               |
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. Execute odbc_install.exe to install the Oracle ODBC driver from the Instant
   Client directory.

   Usage: odbc_install.exe [JA]
   - The odbc_install.exe installs the English version of Oracle ODBC driver by
     default. When it is started with  optional argument JA, then it will
     install the Japanese version of Oracle ODBC driver.

     For e.g.:
       C:\oracle\product\instantclient_XX_Y> odbc_install.exe - installs the
       English version of Oracle ODBC driver.

       C:\oracle\product\instantclient_XX_Y> odbc_install.exe JA - will install
       the Japanese version of Oracle ODBC driver.

   - It should be started with Administrator privilege in order to install the
     Oracle ODBC driver successfully.
   - The installer will include the Instant Client directory name as part of
     the driver name while registering the Oracle ODBC driver in ODBC Driver
     Manager on Windows.
     For e.g.: Driver name will be "Oracle in instantclient_XX_Y" if it is
     installed from C:\oracle\product\instantclient_XX_Y.
   - It is mandatory to have the Instant Client Basic or Basic Light binaries
     in the current (Instant Client) directory, to install the Oracle ODBC
     driver successfully.



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Nam, June 11, 2019 - 3:42 pm UTC

i understand your comment. it will work well. because i trust about Oracle product.but now i move windows to 64 bit. so i will read it again in possible chance

thanks so much
Connor McDonald
June 12, 2019 - 1:13 am UTC

glad it worked out

i do NOT see the driver Oracle at ODBC after install and restart

A reader, August 15, 2019 - 1:23 am UTC

i choice Instant Client Downloads for Microsoft Windows 32-bit

i download zip file instantclient-odbc-nt-18.5.0.0.0dbru.zip. I see odbc_install and odbc_uninstall and some of *.dll file.

After install , i open odbc windown at win 10 32 bit, i dont see Oracle driver
Connor McDonald
August 15, 2019 - 2:21 am UTC

You'll need to log a Support call for that one.

i forget oracle basic client package

A reader, August 17, 2019 - 1:28 am UTC

i download oracle basic client package and odbc package. it works well. thanks you so much

Connor McDonald
August 19, 2019 - 6:40 pm UTC

Glad it worked out

Installing Instant Client ODBC - doesn't work

Deva, October 22, 2019 - 5:28 am UTC

I followed the instructions for "Installing Instant Client ODBC". After issuing in a command prompt with administrator privilege, "c:\oracle\product\instanclient_18_5\odbc_install.exe", I get "Oracle OBC Driver with same already exists.".

There is no existing Oracle driver!!!

Help. Thanks

Connor McDonald
October 25, 2019 - 5:51 am UTC

Check under Control Panel => Admin => ODBC sources

You might need to check both 32 and 64 bit, as well as System and User levels.
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