The error reporting feature is available on every Windows version, and it shows alerts after a specific program or system crash. Many users want to disable this feature because this report usually contains private information about the PC, such as:
- Information about the problem/error
- Where the problem occurred (Hardware/software).
- Important logs provide detailed information about the problem.
- Information about your PC’s specifications.
- Various information related to OS Compatibility.
Since the error reporting tool collects and sends the error information to Microsoft’s servers, it can consume your CPU & RAM resources. If you have a low-end or mid-end computer, you should disable this feature by following these methods.
1. Disable Error Reporting via Services
1. Open the Services app from the Windows Search.
2. Find the Windows Error Reporting service. Right-click on it and select Properties.
3. Switch to the General tab.
4. Select Disabled and click Apply.
2. Disable Error Reporting in Windows 11 Using Local Group Policy Editor
1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor from the Windows Search.
2. Navigate to the following path:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Error Reporting
3. Double-click on the Disable Windows Error Reporting Policy.
4. Select Enabled and click Apply.
3. Turn off Error Reporting in Windows 11 using Registry Editor
1. Open the Registry Editor from the Windows Search.
2. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting
3. Right-click on Windows Error Reporting and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Name the newly created key Disabled.
5. Double-click the Disabled REG_DWORD key and enter 1 in the Value Data field. Once done, click OK.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Should You Disable Windows Error Reporting?
If you don’t want a product to spy on you, you should disable this feature. It just collects the crash reports and sends them to Microsoft’s servers.
Is it safe to disable the Windows Error Reporting service?
It’s safe to disable the Windows Error Reporting service. The reporting feature is meant to help Microsoft find and fix existing problems.
Does Error Reporting hold private information?
Windows Error Reporting collects and shares private information about your PC, such as where the problem occurred, your PC’s specs, several log files, etc.
Does Windows Error Reporting Raise CPU Usage?
Yes, Windows Error Reporting does raise CPU and RAM consumption. This is because the tool collects and sends the information to Microsoft’s servers.
This guide is about disabling Error reporting on your Windows 11 PC. This service does nothing apart from sending your error reports to Microsoft.
