How to Turn On Debug Logging of Object Picker (322243)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q322243

SUMMARY

This article describes how to turn on debug logging of the Object Picker to troubleshoot an issue.

MORE INFORMATION

To turn on debug logging of the Object Picker to troubleshoot an issue:
  1. Obtain and install the checked (debug) build of the Objsel.dll file (available through PSS or MSDN).
  2. Start Registry Editor.
  3. Locate and then click the following key in the registry:

    HKEY_LOCAL_HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdminDebug\

  4. On the Edit menu, click Add Value, and then add the following registry value:

    Value name: opd
    Data type: REG_DWORD
    Radix: Hexadecimal
    Value data: 0x0FFFFFFF

  5. Quit Registry Editor.
  6. Start the program that uses Object Picker under a debugger, or use Dbgview to view the debug output.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/28/2003
Keywords:kbhowto KB322243
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