How do you clear the Windows Error Reporting list in System Information?

[Mooncalf]

In System Information under software environment it lists every error since XP was installed. Can I clear that list somehow and is there any harm in doing so?

 

[LiLithTecH]

If you are talking about 'Turning Off Error Reporting', then do the following:

Right-click My Computer \ Properties
Click Advanced tab
Click the Error Reporting button
Tick "Disable error reporting."
Leave the other radio button unchecked next to the text labeled, 'But notify me when critical errors occur'
Click OK.

Clearing the folder will not help. Windows will rebuild it on next reboot.

You can also choose which PROGRAMS you would like to keep it enabled for.

 

[valky]

In System Information under software environment it lists every error since XP was installed. Can I clear that list somehow and is there any harm in doing so?

The list can be cleared in Computer Management for: System Tools / Event Viewer / Application and System locations can be deleted...................... :beer:

 

[Mooncalf]

Originally posted by: valky
In System Information under software environment it lists every error since XP was installed. Can I clear that list somehow and is there any harm in doing so?

The list can be cleared in Computer Management for: System Tools / Event Viewer / Application and System locations can be deleted...................... :beer:

I looked there but it only lists items from now until 1/16. All of the items listed under system information-> Windows Error Reporting are from 1/14 to when I installed XP.

Oh wait, before I posted this message I tried clearing the Dr. Watson log but it only listed 10 items. Anyway, I just checked now, the first time I've been back on the computer and a reboot, it appears the entire list is gone.

Guess you can clear it via Dr. Watson inside of System Information. Does that sound right?

 

[Mooncalf]

Couple additional questions if anyone reading would be so kind.

1) Is there any harm of deleting the entries or in return, leaving them alone? The only reason I wanted to remove them is just cosmetic and not wanting to see a log of crashes. For the average user like myself, that doesn't even understand the event viewer in terms of what I would do with it, they serve little purpose correct?

2) Is there anyway to select and delete individual entries rather than the clear all selection?

Thanks.