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Stop Windows from asking if you want to send a report to Microsoft whenever a program crashes

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Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2003
Whenever a program crashes, whether it’s a Microsoft application, a component of Windows, or a third-party application, a window appears, prompting you to send a "report" to Microsoft. If you actually believe that Microsoft will use the data you send them to fix bugs in Windows, I have some beach-front property in Nevada to sell you...

Here's how to disable this feature, either completely or selectively:

  • Open System in the Control Panel (or right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
  • Choose the Advanced tab, and click Error Reporting.
  • You can disable error reporting entirely here, or enable it selectively for certain programs. Click Ok when you're done.


Written by: Annoyances.org
Last updated: Wednesday, February 7, 2007

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