Error Reporting Service - Windows XP Service
Allows error reporting for services and applictions running in non-standard environments.
This service exists in Windows XP only.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Professional | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Error Reporting Service |
| Service name: | ERSvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\ersvc.dll |
| Error control: | ignore |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Error Reporting Service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Error Reporting Service fails to load or initialize, Windows XP startup proceeds. No warning is displayed, but the error is recorded into the Event Log.
Dependencies
Error Reporting Service will not start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Error Reporting Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreErrorReportingServiceWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the ersvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.