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Title
"ORA-01017 Invalid username or password; logon denied" when resetting a password after it expires. -
Description
When trying to enter in a new password after it has expired, the following error is given:
"ORA-01017 Invalid username or password; logon denied."
The password cannot be reset and the user cannot log in.
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Cause
This is an issue related to the Oracle client. -
Resolution
Some Oracle clients have this issue. Verify by testing the situation outside of Toad (i.e. test in SQL Plus of the same client).
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Additional Information
This may apply to various versions of Toad. Tested by Quest Software Support: Oracle 11.2.0.1 and 11.2.0.3 full clients should work. Verified in SQL Plus of the same version. Oracle 11.2.0.3, 12.1.0.1 instant clients and 12.1 full client do not work. Verified in SQL Plus of the same version.