Oracle Patch on Windows
**Step 1: Accessing the Patch Directory**
Navigate to the root directory:
```
cd /
```
Move to the patch directory:
```
cd PATCH_TOP
```
**Step 2: Applying the Patch**
Check the contents of the directory:
```
dir
```
Access the specific patch directory:
```
cd 30482761
```
Check its contents:
```
dir
```
**Step 3: Executing the Patch**
Apply the patch using OPatch:
```
C:\Oracle\Middleware\Oracle_Home\OPatch\opatch apply
```
Follow the prompts to proceed with the patching process.
**Step 4: Confirm Patch Application**
Ensure successful patch application:
```
cd C:\Oracle\Middleware\Oracle_Home\jdeveloper\jdev\bin
jdev -clean
```
**Additional Information:**
- OPatch version: 13.9.4.2.1
- Oracle Home Directory: C:\Oracle\Middleware\Oracle_Home
- Patch Number: 30482761
- Patched Component: oracle.soacommon.plugins, version 12.2.1.4.0
- Log file location: C:\Oracle\Middleware\Oracle_Home\cfgtoollogs\opatch\opatch2023-12-24_17-13-38PM_1.log
**Note:** Ensure proper backup and shutdown of Oracle instances associated with the ORACLE_HOME before applying the patch.
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