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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: ribena_shot_glass on March 21, 2005, 09:04:32 AM

Title: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: ribena_shot_glass on March 21, 2005, 09:04:32 AM

Hi, first thanks for taking the time to read this. Well every now and then i get the box that says "Dr watsons Debugging program has encountered a problem and needs to be shut down. Sorry for any inconvineince" Should i be worried about this or is it normal. Im using windows xp and a nVidia Geoforce 2. If you need anymore deatild i will be happy to say! Thnks

Title: Re: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: Flame on March 21, 2005, 01:37:11 PM

This can be normal, but it is actually never good when a program closes becuase of an error.... What is this debugging for? (Registy cleaner, windows debugger, etc.)

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Title: Re: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: ribena_shot_glass on March 21, 2005, 01:42:52 PM

Sorry mate i have no idea. Thats why i asked if it was crucial. Usually after it the same hapens but with windows explorer. Although i notice no change in the computer i'm just curious. Also thanks for replying very much appreciated!!!

Title: Re: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: Flame on March 21, 2005, 01:45:11 PM

This sounds liek you DID NOT download this software yourself right? This sounds like the work of Spyware... Do you have protection?

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Title: Re: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: ribena_shot_glass on March 21, 2005, 01:59:46 PM

Yea. I have Microsoft Antisapyware Beta1m, Aol spyware protection and Lavasoft Ad-Aware se. I check for spyware at least 3 times a week. They are normally only traking cookies. I have Ad-watch monitering everything and Microsft real time protection going too.

Title: Re: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: Flame on March 21, 2005, 04:57:25 PM

Lets see if we can uninsatll it... Go to your control panel... Click on Add or remove Programs... NExt, find Dr. Watson's Debugging Program , and try uninstalling it... Keep in touch...

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Title: Re: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: ribena_shot_glass on March 22, 2005, 01:33:18 AM

It's not even on the list. Maybe it's a backgroung probram used by Microsoft to help every thing go along. I found this webiste while on google.  http://techrepublic.com.com/5102-6329-5151128.html
I think it kind of sugests that it keeps everything working in order as it compares it to Sherlock Holmes. I don't think it is anyting to worry about. Anyway thanks SO much for replying. VERY much appreciated. Cheers

Title: Re: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: dl65 on March 22, 2005, 02:15:45 AM

ribena_shot_glass.....Dr Watson is part of the Win XP system.....   read this ......
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/drwatson_overview.mspx
It explains how to use it .......

Hope this helps

dl65  ::)

Title: Re: Dr watsons Debugging program
Post by: Flame on March 22, 2005, 01:00:58 PM

How interesting... Howcome I never noticed the program running in MY background?

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