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The user encounters an "Error: No valid counters" when trying to use the `typeperf` command in a batch file to log CPU usage. The issue is resolved by running the command as an administrator, as indicated in subsequent replies. Despite elevated permissions, the problem persists, suggesting possible configuration or permission issues with performance counters.
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CDWANG

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Hi ,

Can anyone advise on this.

I was running a command as below using cmd batch file

typeperf "\Processor(_Total)\% Processor Time" >> Memory.txt

However, I could not display the output to the text file and it shows error :

Error: No valid counters.


Please kindly advice.

Regards
Wang
 

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CDWANG

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Hi all,

It shows this error when I open my notepad.


"
In order to use typeperf, you must either be a member of the local
Performance Log Users group, or the command must be executed from an
elevated command window."


Can someone advice me what to do , tks :)


Regards
CD
 

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Neemobeer

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Run the batch file as an administrator. Right click it and select "Run as Administrator"
 

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CDWANG

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Hi , Tks for your advice.

I have done that but still the program does not run well.
 

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CDWANG

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Hi The error message is as shown per attached file.
 

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