How to Disable Error Reporting in Windows 11

Windows Error Reporting (WER) is a built-in feature that collects information about application crashes, system failures, and other software-related issues. When an error occurs, Windows may generate a report and send diagnostic information to Microsoft to help identify problems and improve system stability.

Although this feature can be useful for troubleshooting, some users may prefer to disable it to reduce background activity or limit the sharing of diagnostic information. This article introduces three methods to disable Windows Error Reporting in Windows 11.

Method 1. Disable Windows Error Reporting via Services

The Services application allows users to manage background services running in Windows. You can disable the Windows Error Reporting Service directly through this utility.

Step 1. Open the Services window

Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box, type services.msc, and press Enter.

Step 2. Locate Windows Error Reporting Service

Scroll down the list of services and find Windows Error Reporting Service. Double-click it to open its Properties window.

Step 3. Disable the service

Under the General tab, locate the Startup type drop-down menu and select Disabled. If the service is currently running, click Stop under Service status.

Step 4. Save the changes

Click Apply and then OK to save the settings. Windows Error Reporting Service will no longer start automatically.

Method 2. Disable Windows Error Reporting Using Registry Editor

Windows Registry Editor provides another way to control the error reporting feature. By creating a specific registry value, you can disable Windows Error Reporting.

Step 1. Open Registry Editor

Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Click Yes if the User Account Control prompt appears.

Step 2. Navigate to the following path

Copy and paste the path below into the Registry Editor address bar:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting

Step 3. Create a new DWORD value

Right-click an empty area in the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new value Disabled.

Step 4. Modify the value data

Double-click Disabled, set its Value data to 1, and click OK.

• 1 = Disable Windows Error Reporting
• 0 = Enable Windows Error Reporting 
  

Method 3. Disable Windows Error Reporting Using Group Policy Editor

For users running Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, the Local Group Policy Editor provides an additional way to manage Windows Error Reporting.

Step 1. Open Local Group Policy Editor

Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

Step 2. Navigate to Windows Error Reporting

In the left pane, expand the following folders:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Error Reporting

In the right pane, double-click Disable Windows Error Reporting.

Step 3. Enable the policy

Select Enabled and click Apply > OK. This policy setting turns off Windows Error Reporting so that reports are neither collected nor sent to Microsoft.

Conclusion

Windows Error Reporting helps Microsoft collect information about software crashes and system problems, but it is not essential for everyday computer use. If you wish to turn it off, you can follow the methods mentioned above. Keep in mind that disabling error reporting may reduce the diagnostic information available when troubleshooting future problems. If unexpected crashes occur, consider re-enabling the feature to help identify their causes.