An ApexSQL product starts with .NET exception while .NET is installed

Summary
This article describes what to do when encountering a .NET exception on product startup despite .NET being installed

Symptoms
Product starts with .NET exception:

Cause
This message appears when .NET framework 1.1 is installed, but a newer version is required to run the product

Resolution
To solve this issue please check the system requirements for your product and install a newer version of .NET framework (do not uninstall .NET framework 1.1)

About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison, documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.

Last update
July 29, 2012