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Error while testing performance of my application in visual studio 2005

Hi Gurus,

I am getting error below while testing the performace of my application in visual studio 2005 with vb.net

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Microsoft Visual Studio
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Error VSP1398 : The monitor was unable to start the kernel mode driver (VSPerfDrv.sys). Access is denied. Profiling cannot continue.
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OK
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Nasir Razzaq

Hi,
Are you logged in as an administrator?

ylele

ASKER

Nope I am not a administrator on my system.
normal user

Nasir Razzaq

That's the reason. The administrator can start the kernal mode drivers not a normal user.

ylele

ASKER

So is that not possible i can give permission to services and add user to ACL?

Nasir Razzaq

I am not very good at permissions and policies side but if you could impersonate as an administrator when starting the driver, then the problem may be solved.

ylele

ASKER

there is no other way to start the kernal mode drivers for normal user?

Nasir Razzaq

According to a website, Vista blocks all kernel mode drivers. Microsoft advocates user mode drivers. I have googled myself and unable to find any information. Try logging in as an administrator and run the profiler. If it works then it means the reason is user. If it does not work even with administrative permissions then something else is wrong.

ylele

ASKER

hi Cruiser,

As a admin its works fine.
thanks cruiser.

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ylele

ASKER

Thanks CodeCruiser. Great Help