How to remove dw20.exe?

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Hey all,

I have noticed the past few days my laptop has been rather slow, as well as keeps dropping from the internet. I have also just noticed that there is a process running (through Task Manager) called "dw20.exe", which after looking into it is some sort of error reporting Microsoft technology. It seems to be using sometimes as much as 50 CPU. Everytime I try to end the process or do anything to it in Task Manager, an error message displays saying "The Operation Could Not Be Completed. Access Denied". Does anybody know how to remove this?

Thanks in advance! :)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

dw20.exe is the Application Error Reporting client included with Microsoft Office 2003, a tool that collects information automatically whenever an Office application crashes and allows users to send a report directly to Microsoft. Microsoft uses the data to address problems and enhance future versions of the applications.

This tool is an essential process and should not be removed.

http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/dw20/27377/

-Elian

Aɳdrєα · Answer

dw20.exe is a Windows Error Reporting tool that collects information automatically whenever an Office program stops responding. Microsoft uses the data to address problems and enhance future program versions.

Here's an official article explaining how to disable it: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841477/en-us

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