Error
Error Code: 179

MongoDB Error 179: Windows Performance Counter Access

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Description

Error 179 indicates that MongoDB encountered an issue while attempting to access Windows Performance Data Helper (PDH) counters. This typically occurs when MongoDB tries to gather system performance metrics, but faces problems with permissions, corruption, or the unavailability of the PDH library or its data.
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Error Message

Windows Pdh Error
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Insufficient Service Permissions
The Windows user account running the MongoDB service lacks the necessary permissions to read performance counter data.
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Corrupted Performance Data
The underlying Windows performance counter data or the PDH library itself may be corrupted, preventing data retrieval.
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Disabled Performance Services
Essential Windows services related to performance monitoring might be stopped or disabled, hindering PDH access.
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Solutions

Coming Soon

Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service
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