Strange RunTime Error Using Data Compare

rsglover

I have been using Data Compare for some time now with no real problems. Today I ran into a strange one. When I try to fire up the app, I get a
"Unhandled Error". When I select OK to debug I get a System.ArgumentException in System.drawing.dll

"Font Courier New doesn't support style Regular"

Anyone seen this? I am using version 3.41.0.0

BG

Brian Donahue

Hello,

Sorry, no. This doesn't ring a bell with me. Can you please tell me what operating system this occurs on?

rsglover

Win XP Service Pack 2

I also have tried reinstalling the app. Still no luck. Today, I will try installing on a clean build.

BG

Brian Donahue

I'd just noticed something...
Is the font error actually being thrown by the debugger (after you click OK)?

Is the error that SQL Data Compare encounters a different error?

rsglover

When I fire up the app, it blows up before it opens. I get a a window titled

RedGate.SQLDataCompare.UI.exe - Common Language Runtime Debugging Services

Application has generated an exception that could not be handled

If I click cancel to start the debugger I get another window from the CLR debugger:

System.ArgumentException in system.drawing.dll

Additional information: Font 'Courier New' doesn't support style 'Regular'

Brian Donahue

Hello,

According to Microsoft, Courier New font should already be installed on your computer. Can you please try installing your OEM fonts by following Microsoft's recommendations in the link below?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314960

rsglover

That did it. Thanks for the suggestions. Now my next task is to figure out how the fonts got corrupted...

BG