Windows cannot load extensible counter DLL MSSQL$BKUPEXEC

ERROR:

Event Type:    Error
Event Source:    Perflib
Event Category:    None
Event ID:    1023
Date:        11/2/2010
Time:        7:46:08 PM
User:        N/A
Computer:    <server-name>
Description:
Windows cannot load extensible counter DLL MSSQL$BKUPEXEC, the first DWORD in data section is the Windows error code.

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Data:
0000: 05 00 00 00               ….

SOLUTION:

In my case, a permission problem had caused this error. Just locate the folder for the MSSQL$BKUPEXEC . In my case it was located here:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$BKUPEXEC

First, check that the folder MSSQL$BKUPEXEC is inherited permission from its parent. Right-click the MSSQL$BKUPEXEC folder and select Properties then click on the Security tab. Click on the Advanced button.

Verify the Security permissions for the MSSQL$BKUPEXEC folder and its Binn folder are set as follow:

Administrators: Full Control
Authenticated Users: Read & Execute
CREATOR OWNER: Full Control
Server Operators: Modify
SYSTEM: Full Control

by George Lopez-Henriquez / www.inetnj.com

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