Disable error reporting to Microsoft in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, etc.

The specific steps involved in disabling error reporting depends significantly on which operating system you’re using.

SeeWhat Version of Windows Do I Have?if you’re not sure which set of instructions to follow.

services.msc command in Run menu for Windows 10

Disabling Error Reporting in Windows Vista.

Disable Error Reporting in Windows 11 & 10

Use theWIN+Rkeyboard shortcut to initiate the Run dialog box.

Right-click or tap-and-holdWindows Error Reporting Service.

ChooseDisabledfrom the menu next toStartup key in.

Windows Error Reporting Service in Services

you’ve got the option to now close out of the Services window.

Disable Error Reporting in Windows 8 or Windows 7

Open Control Panel.

If you’re viewing theLarge iconsorSmall iconsview ofControl Panel, selectAction Centerand skip toStep 4.

Properties submenu in Windows Error Reporting services menu

SelectChange Action Center settingsfrom the left side of theAction Centerwindow.

SelectProblem reporting settingsfrom theRelated settingssection at the bottom of the window.

ChooseOKon theProblem Reporting Settingswindow, and then again on theChange Action Center settingswindow.

Disabled drop down menu option in Error Reporting service properties

it’s possible for you to now close theAction Centerwindow.

Disable Error Reporting in Windows Vista

ChooseStartand thenControl Panel.

If you’re viewing theClassic Viewof Control Panel, double-clickProblem Reports and Solutionsand skip toStep 4.

OK button in Windows Error Reporting Service Properties window

ChooseProblem Reports and Solutions.

SelectChange settingson the left side of the window.

ChooseOffunder theFor my programs, problem reporting is:heading.

Screenshot showing how to disable Windows Error Reporting in Windows 10 from Registry Editor

SelectOKon the window with theChoose how to check for solutions to computer problemsheading.

You might notice that theCheck for solutions automaticallyandAsk me to peek if a problem occursoptions are now grayed out.

This is because Windows Vista error reporting is completely disabled and these options are no longer applicable.

Screenshot showing the error reporting options in Windows 8

you’re free to also close any other related open Windows.

Disable Error Reporting in Windows XP

Go toStartand thenControl Panel.

If you’re viewing theClassic Viewof Control Panel, double-clickSystemand skip toStep 4.

Screenshot showing how to turn off Windows error reporting in Vista

Disabling Error Reporting in Windows Vista.

SelectSystemunder theor pick a Control Panel iconsection.

SelectError Reportingnear the bottom of the window.

We recommend leaving theBut notify me when critical errors occurcheckbox checked.

Screenshot showing how to turn off Windows XP error reporting

Disabling Error Reporting in Windows XP.

You probably still wantWindows XPto notify you about the error, just not Microsoft.

SelectOKon theSystem Propertieswindow

you’ve got the option to now close theControl PanelorPerformance and Maintenancewindow.