RedGate.SQLCompare.UI.exe - error after installing sql 2005

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  The error message leaves something to be desired for revealing the cause of the problem. What may be a good idea would be to download the ultimate 3.x update and see if that helps:
  
  ftp://ftp.red-gate.com/old/sql/bundle341.exe

  Brian Donahue December 12, 2006 17:48

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  After several iterations, I was able to get SQL Server 2005 and VS 2005 successfully loaded on my local computer (XP Pro). All software is current (as much as possible) with latest hot fixes.
  
  However, now when I try to run SQL Compare, I am getting the following error:
  
  "RegGate.SQLCompare.UI.exe - Common Language Runtime Debugging Services
  
  Application has generated an exception that could not be handled."
  
  This error also occurs when attempting to run DataCompare and even the "check for updates". I am currently running SQL Compare version 5.3.0.44
  
  Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
  -jon

  JonMoorman December 18, 2006 12:55

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  Hi Jon,
  
  The first issue was a problem with a different version of SQL Compare than the one you have. In your case, there is a general .NET Framework problem that causes mscorlib.dll to crash as soon as SQL Compare loads the runtime, rather than en error happening partway through the comparison. SQL Compare 3 did not have full support for SQL Server 2005 and your version does support it all the way.
  
  Which versions of the .NET Framework are installed on the machine? You may want to consider re-installing version 1.1 if you have it. Most commonly, SQL Compare does this when an early version of Framework 1.1 is installed (1.1.4322.510).
  
  Hope this helps.

  Brian Donahue December 18, 2006 13:03

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  Thanks, Brian, for the quick response.
  
  I currently have the following .Net frameworks installed:
  1.1
  1.1 hotfix (KB886903)
  2.0
  
  I also have the the >net Compact Framework
  1.0 sp3 developer
  2.0
  
  Interesting. I have attempted to run the ".Net Framework 1.1 Configuration" and the snap-in failed to initialize. I also not that in the "Add/Remove Programs" cpl, there is no size associated with the 1.1 or 1.1 hotfix applications.
  
  I will see what I can do to reinstall the 1.1 framework. Any insights will be appreciated. Thanks!
  
  -jon
  
  P.S. As this is not associated with the original topic, would you like me to create a new topic?

  JonMoorman December 18, 2006 14:30

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  Hi,
  
  I'll split the topic after we fix the problem I think.
  
  Can you go to start->run and open %systemroot%\assembly, then right-click the mscorcfg files (there is probably more than one) and select properties? On the version tab, this should show the full framework version, including the build number (the last three digits). If you have 1.1.4322.510 as one of these, you will need to get the RTM Framework from Microsoft. This should be 1.1.4322.573.

  Brian Donahue December 19, 2006 04:35

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  Hmmm. I only see a single mscorcfg file and it's for version 2.0.0.0
  
  I don't see any for 1.1. Let me install again.
  
  -jon

  JonMoorman December 19, 2006 09:05

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  The problem appears to be with my installation of the .Net Framework 1.1 installation.
  
  I completely removed all .Net 1.1 components, then reinstalled the RTM followed by 1.1 sp1 and the SQL Compare is now firing up and comparing as it should!
  
  Thanks, Brian, that appears to have done the trick.
  -jon

  JonMoorman December 19, 2006 10:14

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  Great! Thanks for the update.

  Brian Donahue December 19, 2006 13:36

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