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SQLPLUS Errors with 'Error 57 initializing SQL*Plus' After Installing Forms & Reports 12c (Doc ID 2613481.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 12, 2020

Applies to:

SQL*Plus - Version 10.1.0.4 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

SQLPLUS will not run after installing Forms & Reports 12c


Getting Error 57 initializing SQL*Plus when running sqlplus after installing Forms and Reports 12c.

Error 57 initializing SQL*Plus


STEPS
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The issue can be reproduced at will with the following steps:
1. Launch sqlplus

BUSINESS IMPACT
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The issue has the following business impact:
Due to this issue, users cannot use the sqlplus.

Changes

 The following were installed: 

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) - 11.0.61030
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.30501

Cause

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Symptoms
Changes
Cause
Solution
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