How do I fix Dr. Watson?

[firewire]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Hi
Recently I had a crash and opened the Dr. Watson utility but found no record
of the crash. The applications error window was blank; there is however, a
Dr. Watson folder and within it a log file. There is no record of the crash
there either but I received a Microsoft crash analysis report the next day so
I assume a report was sent to Microsoft. Any thoughts on what is happening
and how I can make sure that Dr. Watson is up and running? Thanks

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Hi,

Crashes usually create a dump file, and this is what is sent if you have
error reporting enabled. Generally, it's found as a mini*.dmp file in the
user-defined temp directory. To view any recorded details, use the event
viewer in administrative tools (or just start/run eventvwr.msc). If you want
to run Dr. Watson, click start/run and type drwtsn32.exe, and you can use it
to create a log, but there is really no need to.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"firewire" <firewire@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1B21D743-8E7A-469C-8FA9-BDB7772DAF61@microsoft.com...
> Hi
> Recently I had a crash and opened the Dr. Watson utility but found no
> record
> of the crash. The applications error window was blank; there is however, a
> Dr. Watson folder and within it a log file. There is no record of the
> crash
> there either but I received a Microsoft crash analysis report the next day
> so
> I assume a report was sent to Microsoft. Any thoughts on what is happening
> and how I can make sure that Dr. Watson is up and running? Thanks

 

[firewire]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Hi Rick
Thanks for the information. I understand your explaination except for one
further question: what does Dr. Watson record; I remember once viewing an
error in the applications window? Thanks.

"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Crashes usually create a dump file, and this is what is sent if you have
> error reporting enabled. Generally, it's found as a mini*.dmp file in the
> user-defined temp directory. To view any recorded details, use the event
> viewer in administrative tools (or just start/run eventvwr.msc). If you want
> to run Dr. Watson, click start/run and type drwtsn32.exe, and you can use it
> to create a log, but there is really no need to.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "firewire" <firewire@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1B21D743-8E7A-469C-8FA9-BDB7772DAF61@microsoft.com...
> > Hi
> > Recently I had a crash and opened the Dr. Watson utility but found no
> > record
> > of the crash. The applications error window was blank; there is however, a
> > Dr. Watson folder and within it a log file. There is no record of the
> > crash
> > there either but I received a Microsoft crash analysis report the next day
> > so
> > I assume a report was sent to Microsoft. Any thoughts on what is happening
> > and how I can make sure that Dr. Watson is up and running? Thanks
>
>
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Hi,

Pretty much the same thing, it's just a different interface.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"firewire" <firewire@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5C0CCFA9-F2D3-4D7A-AA4D-CBDDF3D4C3A6@microsoft.com...
> Hi Rick
> Thanks for the information. I understand your explaination except for one
> further question: what does Dr. Watson record; I remember once viewing an
> error in the applications window? Thanks.
>
> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Crashes usually create a dump file, and this is what is sent if you have
>> error reporting enabled. Generally, it's found as a mini*.dmp file in the
>> user-defined temp directory. To view any recorded details, use the event
>> viewer in administrative tools (or just start/run eventvwr.msc). If you
>> want
>> to run Dr. Watson, click start/run and type drwtsn32.exe, and you can use
>> it
>> to create a log, but there is really no need to.
>>
>> --
>> Best of Luck,
>>
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
>> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>>
>> "firewire" <firewire@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:1B21D743-8E7A-469C-8FA9-BDB7772DAF61@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi
>> > Recently I had a crash and opened the Dr. Watson utility but found no
>> > record
>> > of the crash. The applications error window was blank; there is
>> > however, a
>> > Dr. Watson folder and within it a log file. There is no record of the
>> > crash
>> > there either but I received a Microsoft crash analysis report the next
>> > day
>> > so
>> > I assume a report was sent to Microsoft. Any thoughts on what is
>> > happening
>> > and how I can make sure that Dr. Watson is up and running? Thanks
>>
>>
>>

 

[perfectpitcher22]

Hello there, I think this you're looking for answers found in this article (fix dr watson error)

It discusses how dr watson works, how to view the error log and a way to tell if he is on action. Dr watson generates a gray dialogue box that says the program has caused and error and will be shut down, so you'll know it's working.