Dr. Watson Post Mortem Debugger - Computer Freezes

[FFactory0x]

Every once in a while when I am on my computer browsing folders or doing whatever, I get a window that pops up and says

"Dr. Watson Post Mortem Debugger" and my whole computer freezes up. A reboot solves the problem however, I really need to fix this so I don't run the risk of losing unsaved data at any given moment.

I've checked everywhere online and no one seems to have a solid answer

 

[addinator]

Oh boy, I had that on another computer of mine. the only thing I managed to do was get a process explorer, I'm at work and can't get a link right now, and just suspended it once windows booted. Otherwise, the only way I got rid of it was through a total reformat of my hard drive. I've no idea what it is, but I don't like it much either. I haven't encountered it since I stopped using p2p programs (bearshare etc.).

 

[FFactory0x]

I dont use any of the p2p apps so I know that isnt the problem. If you have any info on it and can give me a link when you get home, I would appriciate it.

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Open task manager by Ctrl Alt Delete and then look for something like Dwin/Drwatson (NOT quite sure how it appears), then click on it and hit end process. This will fix it without having to reboot. My PC does this a LOT, so the next time it happens, I will edit this post to tell you exactly how it appears in the task manager window.

PS: I DON'T use p2p programs either, but it still does it.

 

[Old Hippie]

You can turn it off if you want.

I did on mine.