Adjusting the 8 Megabyte Maximum Default Size of the CRS Log

ID: Q164168

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Commercial Internet System version 1.0 - Microsoft Content Replication System

SYMPTOMS

The maximum default size of the Content Replication Server (CRS) log is 8 MB. This is hard-coded in version 1.0.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

This is limitation of MCIS 1.0. To increase the size of the log file, first install Service Pack 1 for MCIS 1.0, which will update Crsdll.dll. Then, create a registry value by doing the following:

1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe or Regedit.exe as appropriate for

   your version of Windows NT).

2. Go to the following key in the registry:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\CRS

3. On the Edit menu, click Add Value and use the following entry:

      Value Name: LogLimit
      Data Type:  REG_DWORD
      Value:      size in bytes (default is 8388608 bytes)

4. Exit Registry Editor.

5. Stop and restart the CRS service by using Services in Control Panel or

   by doing either of the following at the command prompt:

   Use the Net command:

      Net Stop CRS
      Net Start CRS

   -or-

   Use CRS.exe:

      CRS stop
         NOTE: allow sufficient time for the service
         to stop before you use the next command.
      CRS start

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Commercial Internet System version 1.0. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Microsoft Commercial Internet System version 1.0. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: Q183062

TITLE     : MCIS 1.0 Service Packs 1 and 2 Information

Version           : 1.0
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

Last Reviewed: April 3, 1998