How to Fix: Multiple instances of Window Error Reporting pointing at Geolocation.dll

Multiple instances of Windows Error Reporting (WER) pointing at Geolocation.dll have been causing high CPU usage on your computer, specifically after the Fall Creator Update. This issue affects users who have experienced increased system resource consumption due to the presence of these background processes.

The frustration caused by this problem lies in its intermittent nature and the potential impact on overall system performance. Fortunately, we can take steps to resolve this issue and prevent it from occurring in the future.

⚠️ Common Causes

• The primary reason for this error is a misconfiguration or malfunctioning of the Windows Error Reporting service, which is responsible for collecting and analyzing crash dumps and other system data. This service may be running multiple instances in the background, causing high CPU usage.
• An alternative cause could be a corrupted or outdated Geolocation.dll file, which might be triggering the error. However, this is less likely to be the primary cause of the issue.

🚀 How to Resolve This Issue

✨ Wrapping Up

To resolve the issue of multiple instances of Windows Error Reporting pointing at Geolocation.dll, you can try disabling the WER service or updating the Geolocation.dll file. By following these steps, you should be able to reduce CPU usage and prevent this error from occurring in the future.