PRB: The Profiler Isn't Enabled (141438)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0

This article was previously published under Q141438
The information in this article is included in the documentation starting with Visual C++ 5.0. Look there for future revisions.

SYMPTOMS

The Profile option on the Tools menu in the Developer Studio is disabled.

CAUSE

The profiler is not installed. By default, the setup for Visual C++ 4.0 does not install the profiler.

RESOLUTION

Perform a custom installation, and be sure to select Profiler under the Tools category.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The Profile option on the Tools menu may also be disabled if profiling has not been enabled for the project. Profiling can be enabled under build settings. This option is found only in the General category on the Link tab. The command-line equivalent is:

PROFILE

REFERENCES

Additional information can be found in the Help file by performing an index search using "Enable Profiling Option."

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/30/2001
Keywords:kbArtTypeINF kbprb kbsetup KB141438