On windows XP you have to install a loop back device (network settings)
if you are using DHCP. Search Metalink for 10g loop back. Should pull
up the documentation on how to install one.

Cai Xingang [CCC-OT_OP] wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am having an issue when I tried to install Oracle 10g (10.2 for Windows) into my computer which has Window XP.
>
> I got an error message as follows when installation checked Network Configuration Requirements: "The primary IP address of the system is DHCP-assigned. Recommendation: Oracle supports installations on systems with DHCP-assigned IP addresses; However, before you can do this, you must configure the Microsoft LoopBack Adapter to be the primary network adapter on the system."
>
> Please let me know how I can make the installation work or configure my network adapter.
>
> Thanks for the help in advance.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Xingang Cai
>
>
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