PRB: High CPU Utilization in Internet Information Server When Session State Is Disabled (269271)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q269271

SYMPTOMS

When a request is made for a page that contains the <%@ EnableSessionState=False %> tag, the CPU utilization for IIS spikes and may or may not remain high.

CAUSE

This behavior has been shown to be caused by a corrupted metabase.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, delete the virtual directory or application that is experiencing the problem, and then re-create the virtual directory or application. You do not have to modify the actual content.

MORE INFORMATION

High CPU utilization may be caused by a variety of factors, including scripting code, COM objects, and load. This particular cause is specific to the corruption that is mentioned in the "Cause" section, and the resolution may not work in all cases.

Before you make modifications, be sure to back up the metabase because, if it is corrupted, making the modifications may make the problem worse.

REFERENCES

For additional information about performance in Internet Information Server, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

235461 Enhancing Performance in Internet Information Server 4.0

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/7/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB269271
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