A script that uses the RELOG command stops working when the log file size limit is reached in Windows Server 2003

When you use the relog command in a script, the script does not work correctly in Microsoft Windows Server 2003. This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:

• You use the relog command in a script to extract performance counters from performance counter logs and to copy the performance counters to a log file that you create.
• You set a size limit on the log file that you create.

The script does not work correctly when the size limit is reached.

This problem occurs when the log file size limit is set to 100 megabytes (MB) or higher. The relog command cannot convert binary circular files that are larger than 100 MB.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

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Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

To work around this problem, delete the log file before it reaches the 100 MB size limit. Or, set a size limit on the log file that is less than 100 MB.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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