Do you ever send the Error report?

[revnja]

On Windows, I have the service disabled and I don't think I've ever filed a report. On my Macs, I do, but it's only happened twice the past couple years. I was bored when I submitted them, so that probably explains it.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: rpbri2886

****Obligatory "Mac's do not crash" response****

I have applications crash in OSX just like in Windows.. But my system never tanks.

I'll insert my
****Obligatory "Windows does not crash" response****


At least for me it doesn't...

 

[newnameman]

I send it every time.

 

[cmv]

Yes. Windows Server 2003 has a nice feature when you report crashes and various other things MS often kicks back a link to a KB that offers a possible solution to the issue.

I submit the Firefox ones because why not?

 

[Bassyhead]

never used it

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: cmv
Yes. Windows Server 2003 has a nice feature when you report crashes and various other things MS often kicks back a link to a KB that offers a possible solution to the issue.

That is true with all Windows operating systems.

If I'm at home, no I don't submit. No way I'm waiting for the modem to dial when I'm already frustrated from a crash.

At work (fast internet), I do the error reporting for new crashes. About 10% of the time, they give a link to the fix and then you never have to deal with the crash again. Then I download that fix and take it home too.

 

[StrangerGuy]

Whenever Firefox crashes, I'll send the error messages just for fun.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Always

 

[Eli]

Fsck no.

 

[FoBoT]

sometimes. i am sure it does no good

 

[Kelemvor]

I'ev had a few times where it directs me to a windows patch page with info to fix what I'm having. But most of the time it seems to do nothing.

 

[Mackie2k]

microsoft collects these into a huge database that is reviewed by the product owners everyday.

The more crashes they receive across a specific user base or OS, the more chance it will be fixed.