Controlling the Kernel Profiler
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8/27/2008
Windows Embedded CE does not automatically start or stop the kernel profiler. You must control the kernel profiler. There are several ways to start and stop the kernel profiler.
In This Section
- Controlling the Kernel Profiler by Using the prof Command
Describes how, in the Target Control window or a command prompt window, you can use the prof command to start and stop the kernel profiler.
- Controlling the Kernel Profiler by Using the Profiler API
Describes how you can control the kernel profiler by calling the ProfileStart and ProfileStop functions from an application.
- Controlling the Kernel Profiler by Using the Keyboard on the Target Device
Describes how you can start and stop the kernel profiler by using the keyboard on the target device.
- Buffered and Unbuffered Profiling
Describes the benefits and disadvantages of the buffered and unbuffered data storage options for the kernel profiler.
Related Sections
- Kernel Profiler Modes
Describes the modes in which you can run the kernel profiler.
- Setting Up the Kernel Profiler
Explains how to set up the kernel profiler and provides information to assist you in troubleshooting problems with the kernel profiler.
- Understanding Kernel Profiler Output
Describes the information that the kernel profiler provides.