Windows · Troubleshooting
Report bugs and suggest features to Microsoft
Opens the Feedback Hub app, which lets you report bugs, log performance problems with diagnostic traces, and upvote or suggest new features that Microsoft's Windows engineering teams review.
How to open Feedback Hub
- Search for 'Feedback Hub' in the Start menu
- Choose 'Report a problem' or 'Suggest a feature'
- Describe the issue and optionally record steps to reproduce it
- Select a category and submit the feedback
What you should know
- Submit a bug report with screenshots and diagnostic recordings
- Suggest new features or vote on existing suggestions from other users
- Browse quests, which are targeted feedback requests from Microsoft
- Track the status of feedback you've previously submitted
Why it matters
Feedback Hub is the direct channel through which everyday user reports influence future Windows updates and bug fixes, especially valuable for Windows Insiders testing preview builds where issues are actively being triaged. Submitting detailed feedback with a diagnostic trace can help Microsoft's engineers reproduce and fix an issue far more effectively than a report without technical detail. Even for users on stable Windows releases, well-documented bug reports and feature suggestions contribute to the long-term direction of the operating system.
Best practices
- Include a 'Recreate my problem' recording when submitting a bug report for faster diagnosis
- Search existing feedback before submitting a duplicate report, and upvote if you find a match
- Be specific about steps to reproduce an issue rather than describing symptoms vaguely
- Check quests periodically if you're an Insider, since they highlight areas Microsoft specifically wants tested
Common problems and fixes
- Feedback Hub app is missing
- Reinstall it from the Microsoft Store, as it's a separate app from Settings.
- Can't find where to check the status of submitted feedback
- Use the 'My Feedback' section within the app to track submissions.
- Recording a problem fails to launch
- Restart the Feedback Hub app or ensure it has the necessary permissions to record your screen.
Tips and tricks
- Use the 'Recreate my problem' feature to automatically attach relevant diagnostic logs to your report
- Filter feedback by category to find and upvote issues similar to ones you've experienced
Frequently asked questions
Does Microsoft respond to every submission?
Not individually, but heavily upvoted or duplicated issues are more likely to get engineering attention and visible status updates.
Is Feedback Hub only for Insiders?
No, anyone running Windows 11 can use it, though Insiders see additional targeted quests.
Can I report a problem anonymously?
Feedback is tied to your Microsoft account, though diagnostic data shared follows Microsoft's standard privacy practices.
Related settings
- Get Help AppOpens the Get Help app, Microsoft's built-in support tool that provides guided troubleshooting for common Windows problems and can connect you to a live support agent when self-service steps don't resolve an issue.
- Windows Insider ProgramLets you enroll this PC in the Windows Insider Program to receive pre-release Windows builds ahead of general availability, choosing a channel that matches your appetite for new features versus stability.
- Diagnostics & FeedbackControls how much diagnostic and usage data your device sends to Microsoft, along with feedback frequency, tailored experiences, and options to view or delete diagnostic data.
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