How to Disable Internet Explorer Error Reporting (305389)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer (Programming) 5.5 SP2
This article was previously published under Q305389 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
When an Internet program developer attempts to test or debug a program, an Internet Explorer error report is generated if an exception error occurs.
If the HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AEDebug\Debugger registry key is set to something other than Drwatsn32.exe, the Internet Explorer Error Reporting tool contains a Debug button that passes the exception to the JIT debugger.
CAUSE
When you install Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2, the Internet Explorer Error Reporting tool is installed and enabled by default.
RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
To disable the Internet Explorer Error Reporting tool, make the following changes in the registry:
- Start Registry Editor.
- Locate and click the following key in the registry:
HKey_Local_Machine\software\microsoft\internet explorer\main - On the Edit menu, click Add Value, and then add the following registry value:
Value name: IEWatsonEnabled
Data type: DWORD
Value data: 0
- Quit Registry Editor.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/2/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb KB305389 |
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