Getting an Access Violation error, "External exception EEDFADE", when truncating or dropping any table in the Schema Browser. Running the commands in the Editor works fine.
Corrupted toad.ini
Rename the toad.ini file:
1. Close Toad.
2. Go to:
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle\X.x\User Files (for XP) or
C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Roaming\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle\X.x\User Files (for Vista or Win 7)
rename 'toad.ini' to 'toad.bak'
3. Copy files Connections.ini and Connectionpwds.ini one folder level up i.e. to:
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Quest Software\Toad for Oracle\X.x
4. Launch Toad and go through the setup process.
Don't migrate your settings when prompted.
If prompted to reset the toolbar, choose Yes.
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