Microsoft KB Archive/870991

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A Windows binary performance log file that you convert to a comma-separated variable file does not contain data for multiple instances of a process on a Windows XP-based computer

Article ID: 870991

Article Last Modified on 8/29/2007



APPLIES TO

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition




After you convert a Windows binary performance log file (.blg) to a comma-separated variables file (.csv), some of the processes that had multiple instances running when the log was recorded do not contain data. This problem occurs on a Microsoft XP-based computer after you do the following:

  • You use the Save Data As command in Performance to convert the Windows binary performance log file to the comma-separated variables file.
  • You open the comma-separated variables file by using Microsoft Excel.


RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
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26-Jun-2004  14:52  5.1.2600.1547     204,288  Sysmon.ocx

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


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