Windows Error Reporting Archives

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April 16, 2025

I disabled these 5 Windows services to improve my PC performance

Windows operating systems have numerous background services that can consume system resources and slow down performance. Users can improve responsiveness by disabling non-essential services. 1. Windows Search: Indexes files and data for quick searches; can tax CPU and RAM. To disable: press Ctrl + R, type services.msc, locate Windows Search, stop the service, and set Startup type to Disabled or Manual. 2. SysMain (formerly Superfetch): Preloads frequently used applications into memory but can lead to unnecessary disk activity on SSDs. To disable: access services.msc, find SysMain, stop the service, and set Startup Type to Disabled. 3. Windows Update Delivery Optimization: Shares update files with other PCs, consuming bandwidth. To disable: go to Settings -> Windows Update -> Advanced Options and turn it off. 4. Remote Desktop Services: Enables remote connections, which can drain resources and pose security risks. To disable: locate Remote Desktop Services in services.msc, stop it, and set Startup type to Disabled. 5. Connected User Experiences and Telemetry: Collects usage data and can transmit sensitive information. To disable: turn off the service and navigate to Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Diagnostics & Feedback to disable Diagnostic data. Additional services that may be disabled include Print Spooler, Fax, Bluetooth Support, and Windows Error Reporting Service for further performance optimization.

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July 29, 2024

CrowdStrike—How Microsoft Will Protect 8.5 Million Windows Machines

A CrowdStrike update caused the crashing of millions of Windows machines, leading Microsoft to release an analysis of the incident. CrowdStrike identified a bug in its software as the cause and committed to improving its quality assurance processes. Microsoft confirmed that the issue was a read-out-of-bounds memory safety error in the CSagent.sys driver. Microsoft explained the importance of kernel drivers for security products, noting their role in system-wide visibility and performance, but also acknowledged the complexities and risks associated with kernel-level operations. Following the incident, Microsoft proposed four steps to enhance Windows security, including safe rollout guidance, reducing kernel driver access, improving isolation and anti-tampering capabilities, and implementing zero trust approaches.

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July 13, 2024

The Windows Process Journey — “WerFault.exe” (Windows Problem Reporting)

"WerFault.exe" is a binary component of the Windows Error Reporting feature that collects data, exception info, and memory dumps when a process crashes. It uploads the data to Microsoft's cloud or saves it locally for later upload by "wermgr.exe". It is created as a sub-process of the crashed process and saves reports at "C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsWERReportQueue".

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July 6, 2024

The Windows Concept Journey — WER (Windows Error Reporting)

Windows Error Reporting (WER) allows users to notify Microsoft of kernel faults or application errors. WER can be enabled manually or by an administrator, and supports five different operation modes including headless reporting, corporate reporting, internet reporting mode, shared memory reporting, and manifest reporting mode. Users can view the reports sent to Microsoft in the Control Panel under System and SecuritySecurity and MaintenanceProblem Reports.