Error reporting is a feature of Windows XP, which is supposed to be used by Microsoft for getting information from the actual users so as to improve upon it. Whenever any Microsoft application crashes, the Windows XP operating system prompts you with a window, asking you to report the bug to Microsoft.
I don’t know what actually Microsoft does with the data, but sometimes I am really annoyed with that extra click, which I am forced to make. If you also get irritated, then you ought to know..
How to disable error reporting
It is simple five steps process.
- Right click on My Computer > Properties.
- Click on the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Error Reporting Button.

- Select Disable error reporting radio button and uncheck the box “but notify me when…”.

- Save your settings, and you are through.












March 9th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Thanks for sharing this. I also get annoyed with this message popping up. I realize it is only one click, but those things add up in a day!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
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