Kevin Gosse • 2/12/2023

Reading .NET performance counters without the PerfCounter API

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This technical article details the hidden dangers of the standard .NET PerformanceCounter API, which can cause crashes by loading arbitrary DLLs. It explains the underlying Windows performance counter system and provides a method for reading .NET CLR performance data directly from the registry (HKEY_PERFORMANCE_DATA) for improved stability and control in production environments.

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