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When Windows detects a hardware or software error, it automatically collects diagnostic data and reports it to Microsoft. So, in this article, we’ll take a look at Windows problem reporting.

 

How Windows 10 Error Reporting Works?

When a program freezes or closes with an error in Windows 10, the system can automatically collect data about the error and send a report to Microsoft. This report usually includes the name of the program, its version, the exact time of the error, and some other data. If the developers have a ready-made solution to the problem, after a while, the user will receive a message that will indicate the causes of the problem and how to fix it.

The function of sending error reports is certainly a useful thing, however, many users would prefer not to send any such information to Microsoft, for example, for reasons of personal data security. In earlier versions of Windows, the function of sending error reports could be disabled through the interface, but in the tenth version of the system, the option responsible for this action was removed.

The reporting service collects information that is useful for diagnosing and resolving the problem you are experiencing, such as:

• Where the problem occurred in software or hardware
• The type or severity of the problem
• Files that help describe the problem
• Basic information about software and hardware
• Potential performance and software compatibility issues.

How to report problems on Windows 10?

Error messages are turned on by default in all versions of Windows, but you can easily turn them off from Control Panel or from Services depending on your version of Windows.

The function of sending error reports is certainly a useful thing, however, many users would prefer not to send any such information to Microsoft, for example, for reasons of personal data security. In earlier versions of Windows, the function of sending error reports could be disabled through the interface, but in the tenth version of the system, the option responsible for this action was removed.

To disable the generation and sending of error reports, you will have to use a registry tweak by the next steps:

• Before you start editing the key, check if sending reports really works for you. This is especially true for unofficial Windows assemblies, in which it may already be disabled by the assembly author. Go to the classic control panel, go to System and Security -> Security and Service Center and see if the “Search for solutions to reported issues” setting is active.
• If so, open the Registry Editor with the Regedit
• In the right column of the editor window, create a new 32-bit parameter named Disabled and set its value to 1.
• Now close and reopen the Security and Service Center applet.
• You will see that the “Search for solutions to reported issues” setting has changed its status to “Disabled”.
• This means that bug reports will no longer be sent to the developer company.
• You can close the Services window.

Despite numerous innovations in the field of wireless Internet connectivity, the cable LAN connection is still alive. So, this article will provide a guide on how to connect Switch to TV.

What is a network switch for and which one is better to choose?

Despite the “immobility” of the switch, many users prefer the cable connection to the local network for games, watching high-quality streaming video, and the fastest download from the Internet. Network switches greatly facilitate the task of connecting many different devices to the Internet, because with the help of a switch you can connect them all to one router.

A switch is a device that allows you to connect multiple sections of a computer network. A switch is something like a bridge between computers and a network. Unlike a hub, such a device is able to transmit packets to a specific recipient, which reduces the load on the network by optimizing its performance. It also has a positive effect on security.

There are three ways to connect. Each of them is a combination of parameters such as latency and transmission reliability.

• With intermediate storage (Store and Forward). The switch reads all the information in the frame, checks it for errors, selects the switching port, and then sends the frame to it.
• Cut-through. The switch reads only the destination address in the frame and then switches. This mode reduces transmission delays, but there is no error detection method.
• Fragment-free or hybrid. This mode is a modification of the pass-through mode. Transmission is carried out after filtering fragments of collisions (the first 64 bytes of the frame are analyzed for the presence of an error and, if there is no error, the frame is processed in end-to-end mode).

Traditionally, there are  types of switches as managed and unmanaged. The first one is more functional. They provide flexible security settings and access levels. Besides, such devices differ in the number of ports. The more ports, the more TVs you can connect to one switch.

Connect and configure the switch

It is very easy to connect an unmanaged switch, as such models support Plug & Play technology. This means simply connecting the device to the router with an Ethernet cable and then connecting the computers to the switch. After that, everything will work: no additional settings are required.

In the case of a managed model, it is not so easy to connect. The fact is that such important points as:

• IP – it may match the address of the router or other network equipment.
• DHCP – can be activated on the switch.

To connect the switch the following steps should be followed:

1. The switch must first be connected to the TV with  HDMI cable. Next, you need to go to the settings using a web browser.
2. For the default connection, the following are usually used:

• IP address 192.168.0.1
• login admin
• password is admin.

  3. You will be asked to choose the language and region of residence. Once you have made your choice, you must accept the terms of the end-user license agreement. Well, you may not accept, but if you want to use the console, you will have to.