title: Recreate Oracle Databse from .dbf files after re-installation of Oracle Enterprise 11gR2
body: <p>I had issues where my installation of Oracle Enterprise Edition 11gR2 corrupted in some way, so I have had to reinstall Oracle fEnterprise Edition 11gR2 from scratch.</p>
  
  <p>What I wish to know is .... Is there any way to "re-attach" my Db instances ? </p>
  
  <p>i.e I have a folder "DB5" , Which contains the various .CTL, .DBF and a couple of .ORA files. I would like to re create DB5 using these files as I dont have a backup to restore from.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks</p>