Inkscape won't launch Application Error

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Martie99
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Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:45 am

Inkscape won't launch Application Error

Postby Martie99 » Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:22 am

Hi,
I installed /uninstalled the program several times but i keep getting an error message when i try to launch it:
Inkscape.exe - Application Error
"The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005)

Thank you for any advice!

OS: W7-64bit

~suv
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Joined: Sun May 10, 2009 2:07 am

Re: Inkscape won't launch Application Error

Postby ~suv » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:07 am

Try launching Inkscape after rebooting (once or more times) your computer. Several users have reported this problem, and those that provide feedback confirm that the issue disappears after reboot(s). Possibly related to Windows security updates, but the exact cause is unknown.

Bug #453931 in Inkscape: “Inkscape fails to start on Vista / Windows 7


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