ERRMSG: Input string was not in a correct format

  • 7006003
  • 17-May-2010
  • 26-Apr-2012

Environment

Applies to:  PowerRecon 3.2 and higher

Situation

 

Overview

When attempting to start monitoring on a server you might receive the below error message:

 

Error: Input string was not in a correct format

Resolution

Details

The above error occurs since the counters are corrupt and not displaying their correct names instead just displays random numbers. A sample screen shot is attached below.

To overcome this issue you will need to run below command on the server that displays invalid information for counter names:

lodctr.exe /r %windir%\system32\PerfStringBackup.ini

For more information please visit Microsoft website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300956