Orcale 11g client installs error on 64 bit win server 2008 OS

oracleoracle-11g

Checking operating system requirements …
Expected result: One of 5.0,5.1,5.2,6.0
Actual Result: 6.1
Check complete. The overall result of this check is: Failed <<<<
Problem: Oracle Database 11g is not certified on the current operating system.

Recommendation: Make sure you are installing the software on the correct platform.

Checking service pack requirements …
Check complete. The overall result of this check is: Not executed <<<<
OUI-18001: The operating system 'Windows Vista Version 6.1' is not supported.

Recommendation: Install the recommended Service Pack.

Checking physical memory requirements …
Expected result: 128MB
Actual Result: 1023MB

Check complete. The overall result of this check is: Passed

Checking the length of PATH environment variable…

Check complete. The overall result of this check is: Passed

Checking Oracle Home path for spaces…

Check complete. The overall result of this check is: Passed

Checking for Oracle Home incompatibilities ….
Actual Result: NEW_HOME

Check complete. The overall result of this check is: Passed

Best Answer

Sounds like your media isn't for Win2k8 R2. V6.1 has been detected (Windows7/2008 R2), whereas its expecting 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 or 6.0 (Windows 2000 thru Vista/Server 2008 R1).