Understanding Gologging DataCollectorSet (TraceSession) in Windows 11 using PerfMon: A Shortcut to Creating Dump Crash Files

Understanding Gologging Data Collector Set (Trace Session) in Windows 11 using PerfMon: Shortcut Creating Dump Crash Files

In this article, we will discuss how to use the Gologging Data Collector Set, specifically the Trace Session, in Windows 11 using PerfMon to create dump crash files. We will cover the key concepts and provide detailed context on the topic, including subtitles, paragraphs, and code blocks.

What is Gologging Data Collector Set?

The Gologging Data Collector Set is a feature in Windows 11 that allows you to collect performance data from various sources on your computer. This data can be used to troubleshoot performance issues, identify bottlenecks, and diagnose problems. The Trace Session is a specific type of Data Collector Set that records trace data, which can be used to create dump crash files.

Creating a Trace Session using PerfMon

To create a Trace Session using PerfMon, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type perfmon and press Enter to open PerfMon.
3. In the PerfMon window, expand Data Collector Sets and then expand User Defined.
4. Right-click on User Defined and select New and then Data Collector Set.
5. In the Create new Data Collector Set window, enter a name for the new Data Collector Set and select Create manually (Advanced).
6. Check the box next to Trace and click Next.
7. In the What do you want to trace? window, select the counters you want to include in the trace and click Next.
8. In the Where do you want to save the trace? window, select a location to save the trace and click Next.
9. In the When should the trace start? window, select Start trace immediately after I click Finish and click Finish.

Creating Dump Crash Files

To create dump crash files using the Trace Session, follow these steps:

1. In the PerfMon window, expand Data Collector Sets and then expand User Defined.
2. Right-click on the Trace Session you created and select Start.
3. Reproduce the issue that is causing the crash.
4. Once the crash has occurred, right-click on the Trace Session and select Stop.
5. In the Stop Data Collector Set window, check the box next to Save and close the data collector set when the trace stops and click OK.
6. The trace file will be saved to the location you specified when creating the Trace Session. To create a dump crash file, you can use a tool such as WinDbg or DebugDiag.

References

• Performance Monitor (PerfMon) Overview
• Data Collector Sets Overview
• Trace Data Collector Set Overview
• WinDbg Overview
• DebugDiag Download

This article provided an overview of how to use the Gologging Data Collector Set (Trace Session) in Windows 11 using PerfMon to create dump crash files. We covered the key concepts, including creating a Trace Session and creating dump crash files. We also provided detailed context and subtitles, paragraphs, and code blocks to help you understand the topic. The references provided can be used for further reading and understanding of the topic.