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Strange RunTime Error Using Data Compare

rsgloverrsglover Posts: 5 Bronze 2
edited November 11, 2005 9:58AM in SQL Data Compare Previous Versions
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

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    Brian DonahueBrian Donahue Posts: 6,590 Bronze 1
    Hello,

    Sorry, no. This doesn't ring a bell with me. Can you please tell me what operating system this occurs on?
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    rsgloverrsglover Posts: 5 Bronze 2
    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
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    Brian DonahueBrian Donahue Posts: 6,590 Bronze 1
    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?
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    rsgloverrsglover Posts: 5 Bronze 2
    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'
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    Brian DonahueBrian Donahue Posts: 6,590 Bronze 1
    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
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    That did it. Thanks for the suggestions. Now my next task is to figure out how the fonts got corrupted...

    BG
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