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How to Disable the Windows Problem Reporting Service
Advanced users can manage the service by tweaking their Registry
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Updated onMarch 26, 2024
updated onMarch 26, 2024
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TheWindows 10error reporting service is designed to help ensure your PC works optimally. The central idea behind WindowsErrorReport (WER) is to keep Microsoft informed about user issues working with Windows.
However, every Windows OS version has the service enabled on default settings. But an individual user can choose to disable it if the need arises.
This article explores how to enable or disable the error reporting service onWindows 10.
How the Windows 10 error reporting service works
Windows 10ErrorReport focuses on discovering hardware and software issues from the user’s PC and reports to Microsoft.
With a database of likely complaints experienced with using theWindows 10, Microsoft can then sendsolutions for troubleshooting.
While working with the PC, some users experience pop-ups or alerts requesting the submission of the problem report.
Windows error report usually occurs after a system failure, program crashes, refused to load properly or operatingsystem errors. W
Windows usually prompts the user to submit an error report online to help proffer solutions in the future. The problem report may include the program name, date, time of error, and version.
Should I disable the Windows problem reporting service?
Windows users often disable error reporting due to disk space or privacy issues but might need to exercise restraint.Errorreporting service forWindows 10offers dual benefits to Microsoft and PC users.
Each error report helps Microsoft develop more advanced service packs for dealing with glitches. That means a better user experience withWindows 10based on the information gathered.
How can I disable the Window error reporting Service?
Just like other versions,Windows 10does have a slightly different graphical user interface for disabling error reports.
Lower versions of Windows OS have error reporting under Action Center Setting. On Windows 10 it is the Security & Maintenance function that requires working withregistries.
1. Use the Run dialog
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Press down the Windows +R keys on your keyboard.
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The Run dialog box will open.
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Typeservice.mscin the box and click onOKor pressEnterto run the command.
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Locate theWindows Error Reporting Servicein the list that opens.
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Right click on it.
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Go to theStartup typesection and press the button next to it to open a drop-down menu.
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Clickon theDisabledbutton, which is at the bottom of the list.
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Click onApplyandOKto save the changes.
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Close the service window to exit. Now the process has been completed.
The easiest way to manage the Windows error reporting service is via the built-in Settings app. From there, you can enable or disable the problem reporting service in a few clicks.
In some cases, the Startup type which is close to disabled might appear gray. That means the user needsadmin rightsto continue theprocess. Therefore, log out and log in as an administrator. Or locate the administrative command prompt by pressing Windows key+ X to select command prompt admin.
2. Use the Registry Editor
Using theRegistry Editoris another way to safely disable theWindows 10Error Reporting Service. This second method for disabling the Windows error reporting service includes tweaking theregistry. But first, you need to check for error report issues:
To confirm that the Windows error reporting service has been disabled, go to Security and Maintenance. Check the comment on the report problem to see if it reads on or off.
Can I enable the problem reporting service after I disable it?
To re-enable the error reporting service onWindows 10, simply set the disabled value back to zero.
Another option would be to delete the disabled value in the Registry Editor.
It’s quite simple to disable and enableWindows 10error reporting service anytime. And understanding how to use theRegistry Editoror finder makes everything much simpler.
Before you go, don’t miss our guide onWerfault.exe application errorfor more useful information.
We hope that our guide helped you disable this service. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
