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The "Send a Frown" error message is related to an unexpected error occurred in Excel VBA. It could be due to several factors like improper syntax, invalid references, version compatibility issues, or external software malfunction. To resolve the error message while attempting to connect to Oracle, you can try the following solutions:

1. Check the syntax: Verify the syntax of the VBA code used to connect to Oracle. Make sure that all the keywords, parameters, and arguments are spelled correctly and are in the right order.

2. Check the references: Ensure that all the references required to use Oracle in VBA are present and correctly referenced. You can do this by going to the VBA editor and navigating to Tools -> References.

3. Check the version compatibility: Check if your version of Oracle is compatible with the version of Excel and VBA you are using. If not, you may need to upgrade or downgrade the Oracle software or Excel version.

4. Check for external software malfunction: Sometimes, the error may be caused by external software that interferes with the Excel VBA code. You may need to disable or remove the offending software to resolve the issue.

5. Perform a clean installation: If none of the above solutions works, you can try performing a clean installation of Excel and Oracle, which will remove any conflicting settings or files that may be causing the error.