This code runs the `PerfWatson2.exe` executable with a set of...

September 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM

".\PerfWatson2.exe" -p 26108 -version 16 -role 3 {%22TelemetryLevel%22:null,%22IsOptedIn%22:true,%22HostName%22:%22Dev14%22,%22AppInsightsInstrumentationKey%22:%22f144292e-e3b2-4011-ac90-20e5c03fbce5%22,%22AsimovInstrumentationKey%22:%22AIF-312cbd79-9dbb-4c48-a7da-3cc2a931cb70%22,%22CollectorApiKey%22:%22f3e86b4023cc43f0be495508d51f588a-f70d0e59-0fb0-4473-9f19-b4024cc340be-7296%22,%22AppId%22:1001,%22UserId%22:%22d9a88501-ef02-4807-8988-45ca177758a9%22,%22Id%22:%22cbf5aee3-644a-4f55-a562-f698e698e98d%22,%22ProcessStartTime%22:638924482096720847,%22SkuName%22:%22VS_Community%22,%22VSExeVersion%22:%2217.12.35527.113%22,%22BucketFiltersToEnableWatsonForFaults%22:[],%22BucketFiltersToAddDumpsToFaults%22:[]}

This code runs the PerfWatson2.exe executable with a set of parameters and arguments. It appears to be a telemetry or diagnostic-related tool, possibly related to Visual Studio or a developer tool environment. Here's a breakdown of what the code does:

  1. Executable:

    • .\PerfWatson2.exe: This specifies the PerfWatson2.exe executable, located in the current directory (.\).
  2. Parameters:

    • -p 26108: This likely specifies the process ID (PID). In this case, it points to the process with ID 26108.
    • -version 16: Specifies the version of the tool or the associated environment, set to 16.
    • -role 3: Indicates the operating mode or role of the tool. Role 3 could signify a specific configuration or function.
  3. JSON Data:

    • A JSON object is passed as an argument enclosed between {}. This JSON data provides configuration details or telemetry input for the executable.
    • Some key fields in the JSON object are:
      • "TelemetryLevel": null: Specifies the telemetry level, which is currently set to null or undefined.
      • "IsOptedIn": true: Indicates the user has opted in for telemetry collection.
      • "HostName": "Dev14": Specifies the host environment, likely indicating a Visual Studio instance (Dev14).
      • "AppInsightsInstrumentationKey" and "AsimovInstrumentationKey": These appear to be instrumentation keys, likely for Application Insights and another telemetry service (possibly Microsoft's Asimov).
      • "UserId", "Id", and "AppId": Unique identifiers for the user session, telemetry entry, and associated application.
      • "VSExeVersion": "17.12.35527.113": Specifies the version of Visual Studio being used.
      • Other fields include process start time, product SKU (VS_Community), and additional telemetry-related data.

Purpose: This command likely runs the PerfWatson2 tool to collect diagnostic or performance telemetry for a particular Visual Studio environment or associated process (PID 26108). The JSON data configures the telemetry settings for the tool execution and contains identifiers, instrumentation keys, and metadata for integration with telemetry systems like Application Insights.

System administrators and developers might use this tool to troubleshoot, monitor, or submit detailed performance data about an application or IDE session for debugging purposes.

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