SYMPTOMS
A
side-by-side computer is one where both the .NET Framework version 1.0 (installed with Visual Studio .NET) and the .NET Framework version 1.1 (Everett) are installed.
Scenario
- On a side-by-side computer, create a Performance Monitor counter.
- Use the Performance Monitor counter in a class when you use the .NET Framework version 1.0 to design an application.
- Run the application that uses the class (runtime).
In this scenario, the application may fail and you may receive the following Exception error message:
Category not found
You may also receive the following error message:
Exception Type: System.InvalidOperationException
Message: Cannot create file mapping.
StackTrace Information
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at System.Diagnostics.FileMapping.Initialize()
at System.Diagnostics.FileMapping..ctor()
at System.Diagnostics.SharedPerformanceCounter.get_FileView()
at System.Diagnostics.SharedPerformanceCounter.ResolveOffset(Int32 offset)
at System.Diagnostics.SharedPerformanceCounter.GetCounter(String categoryName,
String counterName, String instanceName)
at System.Diagnostics.SharedPerformanceCounter..ctor(String categoryName,
String counterName, String instanceName)
at System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter.Initialize()
at System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter..ctor(String categoryName,
String counterName, String instanceName, Boolean readOnly)
at ... [application call stack here]RESOLUTION
A supported fix is now available
from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is
described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing
this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if
you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you
wait for the next .NET Framework service pack that contains this
fix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product
Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product
Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the
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NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for
support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines
that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs
will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for
the specific update in question.
The English version of this fix 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
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Date Time Version Size File name
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24-Jan-2003 18:40 1.0.3705.398 311,296 System.Runtime.Remoting.dll
24-Jan-2003 18:40 1.0.3705.398 1,171,456 System.dll
24-Jan-2003 18:43 1.0.3705.398 503,808 System.Web.Services.dll