Where Are Windows Error Reports Stored?
Windows Error Reporting ReportArchive and ReportQueue under ProgramData plus per user Local report folders.
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Windows Error Reporting files crash metadata into ReportArchive (sent reports) and ReportQueue (pending) under ProgramData Microsoft Windows WER. Per user crashes mirror under Local AppData.
Each report folder bundles minidumps, app versions and faulting modules. Support desks ask for these when Event Viewer alone cannot explain a crash.
Where Windows stores this, by platform
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive
Pending reports in ReportQueue beside it. Per user copies under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\WER. Needs admin to browse.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the report for yesterday crash?
Sort ReportArchive by date and match the app name folder. The Report.wer text file inside names the faulting module.
Can I disable Windows Error Reporting to save space?
Yes via Group Policy or Settings diagnostics, but reports are small. The queue matters more when uploads stall on metered links.
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