How to disable the Windows Error Reporting Service on Windows 11

When an issue or crash occurs in an earlier version of Windows, you will receive a prompt asking if you want to send a bug report. This way, you can decide at any time whether you want to log the details of your system errors in the massive Microsoft database.

A lot has changed with newer Windows versions. You will no longer see a pop-up asking for your permission to report bugs, but they will still be reported.

You can learn how to enable or disable error reporting in Windows 10 to make sure you're ready to handle the task no matter what operating system you use.

This article explains what error reporting is and how to disable it in Windows 11.

What is the Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service?

Error reporting is critical to finding software bugs and is required to fix them. Microsoft developers need to know what processes were running on the PC when the problem occurred in order to find a solution.

They also need to know which other computers have experienced the same crash and whether the problem is specific to the manufacturer.

The Windows Error Reporting (WERP) service is so powerful that even virtual machines hosted on your PC can emit errors.

The report created is very detailed and may include:

• The severity of the problem.
• Which part of the software or hardware does the problem occur?
• Logs that are important for explaining the problem.
• Information about your hardware or software.
• Possible compatibility issues.

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The WERP service generates a GUID, or globally unique identifier, on your computer. This GUID is stored on your computer and sent with error reports to uniquely represent your PC.

Microsoft's WERP service provides installation repair. This tool may be triggered to run if a problem occurs during Windows installation. If you choose the recommended settings when setting up Windows 11, your PC errors will be handled automatically.

How do I check the error logs on my Windows 11 PC?

When you encounter an error or Windows glitch, you might start panicking without knowing what's causing the problem. Error logs can give a good indication of the cause and help you understand what fixes can be applied.

On Windows 11, you can use Event Viewer to view the error log. This utility displays application logs and system messages, including warning, error, and information messages.

Our tutorial on checking error logs on Windows 11 explains how to view error logs on Event Viewer.

Even if your PC seems to be running fine, Event Viewer may still show errors and warnings in the logs. Therefore, it is a good maintenance practice to pay attention to and resolve warnings before they escalate into real PC problems.

How to disable the error reporting service?

1. Through the services window

1. use the hotkey Windows R to open the Run dialog box, then type services.msc and Press the Enter or OK button.
   
2. In the Services window, right-click Windows Error Reporting Service in the right pane and select Properties.
   
3. Click on the General tab. From the drop-down menu in the Startup Type section, select Disable, click Stop under the Service Status section, and then click Click Apply to confirm.
   
4. Restart your computer.

2. Use the Registry Editor

1. to launch the Run dialog box again (Windows R).
2. Enter regedit and click the OK button or click enter.
   
3. Paste this path into the navigation bar:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Report
   
4. Right click Windows Error Reporting folder, select New from the context menu, then select DWORD (32-bit).
   
5. Name the newly created file Disabled.
6. Change the value of Disabled to 1 and click OK.
   
7. Restart the computer.

3. Use the Group Policy Editor

1. to open the "Run" dialog box again.
2. Enter gpedit.msc and click the OK button or click enter.
   
3. Navigate to Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Error Reporting.
   
4. In the right pane, double-click Disable Windows Error Reporting.
   
5. In the Disable Windows Error Reporting window, select the Enable radio button and click Apply and Sure.
   
6. Restart the computer.

Does disabling the Windows Error Reporting Service pose a security risk?

There are no risks associated with disabling this service, but you should exercise some restraint. This service benefits both you and Microsoft. For example, Microsoft can develop service packs and updates to handle system glitches and improve the Windows 11 user experience.

We recommend not disabling this service, but if you are low on memory, this may be a reason to disable some services.

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