Seems everytime I try to get rid of it my computer freezes, it is loaded with a bunch of corrupt files
2007-11-17 02:24:15 · 2 answers · asked by budson45 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Was this an auto update from Microsoft because I never installed it
2007-11-17 02:27:24 · update #1
The good Doctor is a Microsoft employee. He is not a virus, a spyware or any other malware. He wears a white hat.
"Dr. Watson for Windows is a program error debugger that gathers information about your computer when an error (or user-mode fault) occurs with a program. Technical support groups can use the information that Dr. Watson obtains and logs to diagnose a program error. When an error is detected, Dr. Watson creates a text file (Drwtsn32.log) that can be delivered to support personnel by the method they prefer..."
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308538
Sometimes the Doctor will show up unexpectedly, then dissapear just as quickly and not show his face again for months and months.
I would not be concerned unless Dr. Watson starts to appear on a regular basis. If he does then you have serious issues with your Windows operating system. Often a reformat and complete re-install of Windows is needed.
Good luck.
2007-11-17 02:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dr. Watson is not a bad guy. He is a creation of Microsoft to aid in the repair of system and program files. You can learn more about him here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188296
2007-11-17 11:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋