What should be done if ‘QueryPerformanceCounter’ reports an error in C++?

If an error occurs when using the QueryPerformanceCounter function in C++, you can troubleshoot and resolve it by following these steps:

1. Confirm if the Windows.h header file is included, as the QueryPerformanceCounter function is defined in this header file on Windows operating systems. If the header file is not included, you can add #include to include it.
2. Please confirm if the code is compiled and running in a Windows operating system environment, as the QueryPerformanceCounter function can only be used in Windows operating systems.
3. Use the QueryPerformanceFrequency function to obtain the CPU timing frequency and check if the return value is non-zero. The QueryPerformanceCounter function relies on the QueryPerformanceFrequency function to calculate time differences. If QueryPerformanceFrequency returns 0, it may be because the current CPU does not support this function. In that case, alternative timing functions or methods can be used instead.
4. Ensure that the parameters passed in are correct for the QueryPerformanceCounter function, which requires a pointer to a LARGE_INTEGER structure to store the timer value. Confirm that the parameter passed is a valid pointer and that enough memory space has been allocated.
5. Check the error code, a non-zero return value from the QueryPerformanceCounter function indicates success, while a zero value indicates failure. If it fails, you can retrieve the error code by calling the GetLastError function, and then use the error code to investigate the specific reason for the error.

If the above steps still do not resolve the issue, providing specific error messages and related code will allow for a more detailed analysis and solution.