Change Auditor Coordinator status is stuck on 'initializing,' and the Coordinator log has the following warning:
[WARN][ChangeAuditor.Coordinator.Service.Initialize(0)] Coordinator shared data failed init. Check permissions/platform for .NET
The Performance Counter Registry or File System integrity on the coordinator host is corrupted, preventing proper registration of Coordinator performance counters or overall functionality.
1. Run the following commands from an elevated CMD prompt to rebuild the Performance counter registry and check the File System integrity:
Lodctr /R
sfc /scannow
2. Uninstall the Coordinator via Programs and Features from the Control Panel.
3. Delete all leftover files related to the Change Auditor Coordinator component from Program Files and the Registry.
4. Reboot the server.
5. Re-install using the Coordinator MSI file from an elevated CMD prompt.
Note: Take note of the Change Auditor Installation Name, target SQL database instance, Change Auditor database name, and credentials before uninstalling to avoid issues during reinstallation.
