Oracle on Windows nuances

Over the past year I have begun to support Oracle in a Windows environment. This experience hasn't been as horrifying as expected, however there still have been some nuances. here's my list:

• Windows password changes suddenly prevent EM jobs from running. This is something you need to dicover as soon as possible
• Restoring a database on Windows with RMAN requires there be a Windows service running for the database.
• Removing software and Oracle Home assignments have always been tough on Windows (even for a client only install which I have worked with quite a bit). This is due to the registry mess and convoluted ways to manage environment settings in Windows.
• "Logon as Batch' is required for Enterprise Manager jobs that will be running. This is assigned Via Control Panel Administrative Tools Local Security Policy Local Policies User Rights Assignment