Information
This policy setting limits the type of memory dumps that can be collected when more information is needed to troubleshoot a problem.
The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled
Note: Memory dumps are only sent when the device has been configured to send optional diagnostic data. Diagnostic data is limited when recommendation Allow Diagnostic Data is set to Enabled: Diagnostic data off (not recommended) or Enabled: Send required diagnostic data to send only basic information.
Memory dumps can contain sensitive information - sending such data to a third-party vendor is a security concern and should only be done on an as-needed basis.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled
Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Limit Dump Collection
Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).
Impact:
Windows Error Reporting will not send full and/or heap memory dumps to Microsoft - they will be limited to kernel mini and/or user mode triage memory dumps (if sending optional diagnostic data is permitted).