How to remove an dumprep error
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Dumprep.exe file information
The process known as Windows Error Reporting Dump Reporting Tool belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).
Description: dumprep.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 10,752 bytes (89% of all occurrences), 9,216 bytes, 30,208 bytes, 31,232 bytes or 14,336 bytes. 
File dumprep.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The program is not visible. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run).
Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as dumprep.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the dumprep.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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User Comments
I think it may be Windows XP error reporting tool. Although it seems to remain resident in memory for a long time after you report the error.
its all your extremely important files, such as the windows update magager, do not delete or screw around with any of these files.
Callum
Whenever an error occurs, e.g. a crash in photoshop dumprep uses almost 100% of my cpu and my pc will not respond correctly until i end the process. Tried to delete it but just seems to appear from nowhere.
Seems like everytime my computer locks up, dumprep.exe opens up. Closing it unfreezes the system.
As stated by an earlier reviewer, I have noticed that dumprep.exe stays resident in the system memory long after it has served its use. What is worse, I have noticed several different instances of the version resident in my memory long after their use - and they SIGNIFICANTLY slow down my speed. I just go to the Windows Task Manager and kill these sessions. This ALWAYS improves my performance/speed very noticeably.
An application expert, not system-pro.
Slows down my computer as hell, and seems to corrupt iexplore.exe using it for an unknown purpose
dumprep spends time preparind data even if you dont send. killing it returns teh system to you....
james
It is run whenever Windows crashes (explorer.exe). Closing it wil fix any problems and increase system speed noticably.
Kev
when the windows enconted an error that time the dumpprep service is activated in task manager in processes and also it comes every boot so at first we need to uncheck it from start up from msconfig command from run
mandar
A real pain especially in IE or Quicken, eliminate it from Msconfig - startup tab - uncheck dumprep.exe
Ted
It is the Windows error report generator. It creates a memory dump report to send to Microsoft (if you choose yes to send it) whenever you manually terminate an hung application. I would not suggest attempting to delete it but terminating it through Task Manager is probably OK.
Bruce
This is the microsoft error reporting tool. To disable/delete it, see this help section on the microsoft website.
Sha (further information)
If it annoys you , as it did me, by being detected as a "possibly Masked Rootkit - system monitor, Turn it off. First go start , run, type in- msconfig (enter) Under the"general" tab select "selective startup" under "Startup" tab, uncheck dumprep (could be dumprep"O -k or O -U or dumprep.exe). Click on "Apply" then ok, then you'll be asked to restart your computer. On restart, Check the don't ask me box and Ok. Next, right click "My Computer" Properties, Advanced, (under "Starup and recovery) "Settings", Write Debugging information, scroll down, select "None". (For XP)
Ernie from Oz
Per MS. It a third party error reporting program. It can be permently turned off, if desired
woody
I see it any time IE hangs up.
dumprep always seems to lock my system up once I press CTRL-ALT-DEL to end a none-responding program (XP with Service Pack 3) Often whenentering Task Manager to end the non-responsive program it cannot be ended until I enter the 'Processes tab and end the 'dumprep.exe' ürpgram shown in the running processes log (often multiple entries because I pressed the CTRL-ALT-DEL comination more than once, wondering why the program refused to shut down). Doing this immediately unfreezes the non-responsive program which shurts down and the computer becomes usable once more.
John Walton
I know it uses 100% of resources, opens multiple instances and appears to serve no useful purpose to me. In addition, I have owned this machine 3 years, but only encountered this program the past week.
Mr.C
I delete dumprep because it always uses 100pc of my cpu, and I can't use the internet when it is on my system, but when windows down loads additional information it always reappears on my system. It does not appear to be doing anything useful, and do not affect the running of the computer when it is not there.Barrie.
Barrie
Dumprep.exe consumes 100% of CPU usage and stops everything else from running or even shutting down. Annoying as hell!
MGRANT
it locks up my notebook effectively choking my CPU 100% - it is a piece of crap!!
Grant wants a MAC
dumprep.exe seems to just pop in and ou from nowhere, bogging my pc down considerably. It seems to stem from IE; I've never had problems with it while not on the internet. However, it also doesn't seem to startup with IE. It only slows me down occasionally and as soon as I end the process it clears up, can't figure out a way to fully rid myself of it though, I've tried msconfig and regedit, its not in either database.
allentastic
it is found slowing down my computer around the same time that my yahoo messenger windows get "wrapped" in blue , I fear it is loaded by some rogue virus not detected by different virus scanners
Ken
Windows program that reports program-crashes but slows the pc down if a problem occurs
apollo
It appears everytime IE hungs up. IE can't be closed via taskmanager, but when dumprep.exe is finished, the ie closes.
silicium
It's an extremely annoying pos I deleted all the executables.
Peter
I know that if I cannot get my internet browser to shut down, and I go to the task manager, if dumprep.exe is present and I end its process, my internet window will then shut down. All of my internet windows will shut down.
Lnich
its just a reporting tool for microsoft, when an error occurs it assembles all data on the error for reporting to microsoft..no big deal, a nonessential app and you can turn it off with no prob, turn it back on anytime...r click my computer, properties, advanced, error reporting, then disable...done
steve
dumprep is basically a pain in the arse and your computer will run better without it. i deleted it and my computers is running much better.
colshy boy
Dumprep pops up whenever firefox error appears
anky
whene my internet doesent react i delete dumprep en evrything is back alright
xboxfreak
I caused my CPU usage to be 100% with my hard-drive running flat out and would not stop. Windows Task Manager could not stop it. As soon as NORTON identified the problem, I deleted it and the cpu usaged dropped to 2% and the hard drive slowed to a near stop. As far as i'm concerned its a nusence that ticks me off.
Barry
You can disable this by going to: My Computer Properties Advanced (tab) Error Reporting (button), then click "Disable Error Reporting" (you may check the "still notify me when errors occur" box).
Screaming Monkey
It report error or not respront programs to microsoft if click send or only collect if click dont send
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Summary: Average user rating of dumprep.exe:
based on 35 votes with 34 reviews.
6 users think dumprep.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
4 users think it's probably harmless.
17 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
7 users suspect danger.
1 user think dumprep.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
5 users doesn't grade dumprep.exe ("not sure about it").
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