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Old July 19th 06, 02:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Default Temp file trouble PerFlib PerData

I am having a hard time with a file named PerFlib PerData. I can not remove
it from my temp files. I does not show up in safe mode. From what I have read
online it is a counter file. Ever time I try to remove it it tells me the
file is being used by another person. I would like to know if anyone else has
come arcoss this same file and if they have any idea on how I can remove it
from my system?
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Thanks for all your help
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Old July 19th 06, 03:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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My reply is at the bottom of your message :

"Glenn" wrote:

I am having a hard time with a file named PerFlib PerData. I can not remove
it from my temp files. I does not show up in safe mode. From what I have read
online it is a counter file. Ever time I try to remove it it tells me the
file is being used by another person. I would like to know if anyone else has
come arcoss this same file and if they have any idea on how I can remove it
from my system?
--
Thanks for all your help




Two way exists:

(1) Boot your computer in Safe Mode and try to delete them
Do this by repeatedly typing F8 while Windows is starting before
Windows logo appears.Then you'll open the Windows Advanced menu where you
can choose to boot the hard drive in SAFE MODE . While in Safe Mode this file
should not be in use

(2) Download and install Unlocker . Now try to delete and follow Unlocker's
instructions
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

This will help you kill running processes or unlock files being used

With the help of Unlocker , you may find what is creating(using) these files
and remove if you wish .


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Old July 19th 06, 05:54 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Default Temp file trouble PerFlib PerData

this file is being used by the .NET runtime, you have added a new
background program or service that is based on .NET.

don't worry about it, the file is small and will go away after it becomes
a day or two old (and you run the Clean Manager (Disk Cleanup)). it's just
a temp file after all....


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Old July 19th 06, 06:56 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Default Temp file trouble PerFlib PerData

Disable the Performance Logs and Alerts service.

smlogsvc.exe = Performance Logs and Alerts Service

Programs such as EasyCleaner can create Perflib_Perfdataxxx.dat files.

Here's more than you may want to know.

Perflib stands for Performance Library. Perfdata stands for Performance
Data.

The %SystemRoot%\System32\Perflib_Perfdataxxx.dat files are created by the
System Monitor. And/or
%userprofile%\Local Settings\Temp\Perflib_Perfdataxxx.dat.
or
C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\Local
Settings\Temp\Perflib_Perfdataxxx.dat. When you shutdown normally, the file
should be deleted.

If you have an abormal shutdown, these files can become orphaned, and
accumulate on your computer.

Under some yet to be determined circumstances, these files can become
orphaned during normal operation.

The Windows Performance tool is composed of two parts: System Monitor and
Performance Logs and Alerts. With System Monitor, you can collect and view
real-time data about memory, disk, processor, network, and other activity in
graph, histogram, or report form.

To open Performance...
Start | Run | Type: perfmon.msc | Click OK

You can view this by opening the Task Manager. The Performance tab displays
a dynamic overview of your computer's performance, such as CPU and various
kinds of memory usage.

Also caused by:
Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
Event ID: 1000
Event Source: LoadPerf

Perflib_Perfdataxxx.dat Files Accumulate Under %SystemRoot%\System32
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;285798

What are the %SystemRoot%\System32\Perflib_Perfdataxxx.dat files?
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3343.htm
-----

prflbmsg.dll = Perflib Event Messages

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\CIMOM
Value Name: Logging Directory
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value Data: C:\WINDOWS\system32\WBEM\Logs\

Value Name: Repository Directory
Data Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
Value Data: %SystemRoot%\system32\WBEM\Repository

Value Name: Working Directory
Data Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
Value Data: %SystemRoot%\system32\WBEM
---

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib

Description
The Perflib subkey stores configuration data for the Windows Performance
Library, which collects and organizes data for performance tools, such as
System Monitor.

In addition to entries, the Perflib subkey contains a Language-code subkey
for each spoken language you configure for Windows 2000. The Language-code
subkey stores performance counter names and their descriptions in the
specified language. The Language-code subkey is named for the language code
for that language. For example, the counters and descriptions for the
English language are stored in a subkey named 009, the language code for
English (United States).
from...
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...ntry/12014.asp
---

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Eventlog\
Application
Value Name:Sources
Data Type: REG_MULTI_SZ
Value Data: Perflib

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Eventlog\
Application\Perflib
Value Name: EventMessageFile
Data Type: REG_MULTI_SZ
Value Data: %SystemRoot%\System32\prflbmsg.dll

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Glenn hunted and pecked:
I am having a hard time with a file named PerFlib PerData. I can not
remove it from my temp files. I does not show up in safe mode. From what
I have read online it is a counter file. Ever time I try to remove it it
tells me the file is being used by another person. I would like to know
if anyone else has come arcoss this same file and if they have any idea
on how I can remove it from my system?
--
Thanks for all your help


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Old July 20th 06, 12:38 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Default Temp file trouble PerFlib PerData

Panda, Frodo and Wesley thank you again.. I am trying all the things you
suggest.
-- Thanks again!!!

"Panda_man" wrote:

My reply is at the bottom of your message :

"Glenn" wrote:

I am having a hard time with a file named PerFlib PerData. I can not remove
it from my temp files. I does not show up in safe mode. From what I have read
online it is a counter file. Ever time I try to remove it it tells me the
file is being used by another person. I would like to know if anyone else has
come arcoss this same file and if they have any idea on how I can remove it
from my system?
--
Thanks for all your help




Two way exists:

(1) Boot your computer in Safe Mode and try to delete them
Do this by repeatedly typing F8 while Windows is starting before
Windows logo appears.Then you'll open the Windows Advanced menu where you
can choose to boot the hard drive in SAFE MODE . While in Safe Mode this file
should not be in use

(2) Download and install Unlocker . Now try to delete and follow Unlocker's
instructions
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

This will help you kill running processes or unlock files being used

With the help of Unlocker , you may find what is creating(using) these files
and remove if you wish .


Panda_man
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http://pandaman.my.contact.bg
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Old July 13th 10, 08:34 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Default Temp file trouble PerFlib PerData

"MystyRayne" wrote in message
...

*I just want to say I am having this same issue,and am going to try
the
easist one of these methiods first, via the perfmon.msc & hope it
works!If not then I'll try the msconfig way,either way I hope one of
em
works.I run XP Pro,SP 2,and this is really getting to be a pain in the
butt.Thanks for all the good ideas,will let ya know if any of it
works!
A new friend to the community,
MystyRayne*


What is the problem? Are they taunting you?

http://forums.techarena.in


Ohhh.

My guess is that they are created by something running as "system"
rather than "admin" and some braindead messagebox says another person is
using it instead of another security principal or account is using it.

Booting to another dissimilar OS that supports the file system and gives
you admin privileges will probably enable you to delete the files, but
they will be created anew when you return to your regular OS.

Is there some privacy related utility that you are using that makes you
wonder why some things cannot be removed from "temp" places?


 




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