How To Submit Feedback Using The Windows 11 Diagnostics And Feedback Hub

How to Open and Navigate the Feedback Hub

Opening the Feedback Hub on Windows 11 takes just a few seconds using the built-in Start menu ⊞ search. Press the Win on your keyboard, type Feedback Hub into the search 🔍 box, and click the app icon to launch it. Once the app opens, you can easily browse existing reports, check updates, or start your own feedback submission to Microsoft.

Follow these steps to open the Feedback Hub:

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
2. Type Feedback Hub into the search bar.
3. Click on the Feedback Hub app icon from the search results to open it.

When the app opens, you will see a home dashboard. Here is a breakdown of what you will find in the main menu:

• Home: Shows popular announcements, trending issues, and recent updates from the Windows team.
• Feedback: Allows you to browse through reports submitted by other users. You can upvote issues that affect you or leave comments.
• Add new feedback: The most important button in the app. This is where you go to submit your own bug reports or feature requests.
• Achievements: A fun section that tracks your contributions and rewards you with digital badges for helping the community.

Take a few minutes to look around the app before you submit anything. Searching existing feedback can save you time. Cast a vote on an existing report instead of starting a new one if someone else has already flagged the same problem.

How to Submit a New Bug Report or Feature Request

Submitting a new bug report or feature request in the Windows 11 Feedback Hub requires opening the app and selecting the feedback tab from the left menu. You can then describe the issue in detail, choose the right category for your problem, and send your notes directly to the Windows engineering team to help them fix software glitches.

Follow these steps to submit your feedback:

1. Open the Feedback Hub app using the steps outlined in the previous section.
2. Click on the Feedback tab on the left menu, then click the blue + Add new feedback button at the top right.
3. Choose whether you want to submit a Bug (something is broken or not working right) or a Suggestion (you want a new feature or a design change).
4. In the Summarize your feedback box, type a short, clear sentence describing the issue. For example: "Task bar freezes when clicking the network icon."
5. In the Explain in more detail box, describe what you were doing when the problem happened, what you expected to happen, and what actually happened.
6. Click Next.

To help Microsoft fix your computer problems quickly, you must choose the correct category and subcategory for your feedback in the Windows 11 Feedback Hub. Selecting the right category ensures that the correct engineering team reviews your specific problem report or feature request. Because Microsoft receives millions of suggestions, putting your feedback in the proper bucket prevents your message from getting lost and speeds up the review process for Windows 11 updates.

1. Select a Category and Subcategory from the drop-down menus that best match your problem (such as "Network and Internet" or "Apps").
2. Click Next.

Before submitting, the app will check similar existing reports. If your issue matches an existing report, you can add your details to it. If not, choose to create a new feedback item.

Using the Re-create a Problem Tool for Advanced Troubleshooting

Using the re-create a problem tool in the Windows 11 Feedback Hub lets you record your screen and gather technical logs automatically when dealing with complex bugs. This tool captures step-by-step actions leading up to a crash, giving Microsoft engineers the exact diagnostic data they need to track down and solve difficult system errors.

Follow these steps to record and submit a reproduction:

1. Start the process of submitting new feedback as described in the previous section.
2. When you reach the screen that asks you to attach details, look for the section labeled Re-create my problem.
3. Click the Start recording button.
4. Perform the actions on your computer that trigger the bug or error. Take your time and make sure the error occurs clearly while the recorder is running.
5. Once the error happens, switch back to the Feedback Hub window and click Stop recording.

The tool will package a secure diagnostic trace file with your submission. This file contains performance data, error logs, and system states captured during the exact moments your computer misbehaved. This is the single most valuable piece of information you can provide to help developers patch a bug.

Attaching Screenshots and Crash Dumps Like a Pro

Attaching screenshots and crash dumps to your Windows 11 feedback report helps engineering teams see visual error messages and technical memory files associated with app failures. You can scroll down to the attach files section while writing your report to upload pictures or logs, which gives developers the exact evidence required to pinpoint the cause of a crash.

Follow these steps to attach files to your feedback:

1. While creating your feedback report, scroll down to the Attach a screenshot section.
2. Click the Choose a file button to upload an image from your computer, or press the keyboard shortcut mentioned in the app to capture your current screen instantly.
3. If an application has frozen completely, you can provide a memory dump file. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
4. Find the frozen application in the list, right-click on it, and select Create dump file. Note the file location shown in the confirmation window that pops up.
5. Return to the Feedback Hub, scroll to the Attach a file section, and upload the dump file you just created.

Unique Expert Tips: Best Practices for 🪟 Windows 11 Feedback

Most basic users simply write a quick complaint and hit submit. However, if you want your feedback to stand out and actually influence Windows 11 updates, you need to use insider strategies. Here are two expert tips that most online guides miss.

Tip 1Reference Specific Build Numbers

Tip 2Upvote and Comment on Existing Hub Threads

Upvoting and commenting on existing feedback threads in the Windows 11 Hub helps Microsoft engineers prioritize widespread bugs based on user volume and impact. Instead of creating duplicate reports, search for your issue in the app, upvote the main thread, and leave a comment with your specific error codes to help the team fix the problem faster.

Summary

This guide explains how to share diagnostic data, open the Feedback Hub, submit bug reports or feature requests, record error steps, attach screenshots and dump files, and use insider tips like referencing build numbers and upvoting existing threads.