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August 31st, 2007, 10:17 GMT · By

Windows Error Message Tells Microsoft to **** Off!

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This is the answer to all the prayers of frustrated Windows users everywhere. A more explicit way to interact with Microsoft when their software crashes. In the image included on the left you will be able to see nothing more than a "typical Windows error" courtesy of Garith Aerlin. The Windows platform and Windows Vista, Microsoft's latest operating system, makes no exception to this rule, is set up to generate error reports associated with various functionality problems involving applications, services and processes. Windows will additionally prompt the user to transmit information involving the errors to the Redmond company, all for the end purpose of improving user experience. The
fact of the matter is that the Send/Don't Send Error Report dialog box that pops up after a variety of Windows crashes is just as ubiquitous as the infamous Blue Screen of Death.

But what's the point of snapping when you can treat the matter with a healthy dose of humor? "Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry to have f****d up your day. If you were in the middle of something, the information you were working on will be lost for no logical reason," reads the first part of the "malformed" error message. And nothing could be further from the truth. No Windows Error goes by without being the source of frustration and managing to diminish user experience.

But the alternative error reporting dialog box, also delivers the users with a suggestion as to the immediate action that needs to be taken: "Commit Suicide." Well, make sure to uncheck the box. A simple Windows error is not worth it. "Please tell Microsoft about this problem. We have created an error report that you can send to help improve Microsoft Internet Explorer. We will also scan your computer for illegal software and inform your country's authorities. To see what meaningless s**t this error report contains click here," is the last part of the message. And you know as well as me that clicking the link does not even come close to a solution.

And of course the best things are kept for last. Users have two alternatives in this context. They can either Send the Error Report or tell Microsoft to Just F**k off.
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