SQL Server Management Studio has stopped working when changing fonts and colors

I installed sql server management studio 2012 about 3 months ago to test drive and from time to time I'll attempt to change my background color of the TSql editor "In the fonts and colors option under tools"; however, the entire studio crashes
and restarts.
This has been ongoing since I first installed it 3 or 4 months ago, and have waited on posting to a fourm for help, assuming I am not the only one this is happening to I've waited for an update that might fix the issue.
I've got to start on some heavy scripting and that god awful white background kills my eyes. I've got to have a black background or my work day is cut off by about 3 hours becuase of strain.
What can I provide to someone that would help me with this?
Thank you,
Erik
Specialize in software for the construction industry.

Hello,
Could you please apply the following updates and let us know the results?
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35575
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2790947
Hope this helps.
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