After attempting to make an Oracle connection via Toad for Data Analysis 2.1, the following error message appears:
Exception: System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException
Message : Element not found. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070490)
Stack Trace:
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.MarshaledInvoke(Control caller,
Delegate method, Object[] args, Boolean synchronous)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.Invoke(Delegate method, Object[]
args)
Corrupted Toad for Data Analysis installation.
RESOLUTION 1:
Reboot machine
RESOLUTION 2:
1. Close Toad.
2. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Quest Software folder.
3. Rename Toad for Data Analysis 2.1 folder to Toad for Data Analysis 2.1 OLD.
4. Reopen Toad and reconnect.
RESOLTUION 3:
Uninstall Toad for Data Analysis with the Quest Installer and reinstall it.