Performance Monitor Does Not Automatically Append the .log File Extension to a Log File (242012)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

This article was previously published under Q242012

SYMPTOMS

When you try to create a performance monitor log file in Performance Monitor after choosing Save As Log, the .log file extension is not automatically appended to the name of the file. For example, the file that is created has no file extension and appears as an unknown file type, and you cannot open this file in Performance Monitor unless it has the .log extension.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, use any of the following methods:
  • Manually add the .log extension to the file name before saving or starting the log.
  • Add the .log extension to the unknown file after it has been created.
  • When using the data from box to view a log, type *.* in the File Name box so that all files are displayed. Select the log file that does not have the .log extension.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about creating a performance monitor log, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

150934 How to Create a Performance Monitor Log for NT Troubleshooting


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/29/2004
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB242012