I replaced my Windows Vista with a Windows 7 system this year. So I have been re-installing all the Oracle software I need on the new unit.
I realize Forms 6 is ancient, far off the current usage chart, but there are some places still using that version, including one of my clients. Therefore, I needed to get the Forms and Reports Developer installed on my Windows 7 platform. I tried several times before getting it right, having to uninstall and re-start at least once. I am describing here what worked.
First, refer to the old thread:
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I followed that pretty much, with these exceptions:
1. I changed the Oracle Home from "DEFAULT_HOME" to "FORMS6_HOME".
I only did that since I had to uninstall the initial installation attempt. Using DEFAULT_HOME should be ok.
2. Whichever home is used, the installation directory SHOULD be changed. I installed in C:\Program Files\Oracle\Forms6. If you
don't install under the "Program Files" branch, every time you start Forms6 Builder or Runforms, you will get a Windows UAC nag asking if it is ok to run.
To use C:\Program Files\..., use the the DOS long-name method so the space in "Program Files" does not cause trouble. I used: C:\progra~1\Oracle\Forms6
3. Once Forms Builder and Reports Builder is installed, apply Patch 18. I installed Patch 19 first, and found that Runforms would crash if started from Windows. It ran ok if started from the Builder.
When installing Patch 18, be sure to use C:\progra~1\... instead of C:\Program Files\...
That's it -- all the other items are in the Windows Vista installation notes. I have been using this setup for a few weeks, and it appears to run the same as on Windows Vista.
I have finally installed Forms 10g (10.1.2.3.0) on my platform as well, and Oracle certifies that! I'll try to post the steps that worked for me soon. It took several Service Requests and lots of time to figure out exactly what is required.