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The tag 'wer' on WindowsForum.com is associated with Windows Error Reporting, a Microsoft service that collects diagnostic information when applications crash. Discussions tagged with 'wer' often involve troubleshooting silent application crashes, where a program terminates without displaying an error message. Common themes include games like Alan Wake failing to start or shutting down unexpectedly, with users seeking help to identify the root cause. Topics may cover event logs, crash dumps, and system configurations that trigger Windows Error Reporting. The tag serves as a resource for users experiencing unexplained application terminations and looking for diagnostic steps or solutions related to the Windows Error Reporting mechanism.
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VIDEO Alan Wake crashes silently on startup?
Odd thing is happening. I built a new computer and installed Alan Wake but cannot get it to play off of Steam because it just shuts itself off after the Remedy logo clip plays (to see what the startup is supposed to look like, watch this). No message that says it stopped working, no freezing, it...- Omninano
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