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This problem was caused by Windows. This program was created by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Corporation does not currently have a solution for the problem that you reported.

The most common, if not the only message you will see when linking to Microsoft's "solution pages" after using the error reportingfeature

Example: When my PC couldn't play music due to a "missing audio device error" I linked to this message screen.
So I went looking on message boards for similar issue and found one. The person posted about how Microsoft had nothing.
That forum entry was posted two YEARS before.
Me: Oh cool! I can just link to Microsoft's solution page! How convenient....

This problem was caused by Windows. This program was created by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Corporation does not currently have a solution for the problem that you reported.

Me: You've got to be kidding. Oh Cool! Windows has a built-in help program....
Said in response to a post, comment or action that is against the rules of whatever game or forum the conversation took place.
Most notably, the game World of Warcraft.
Sticking a period at the end adds finality, and is optional.

Usually, it's just a joke.
A: I hate niggers
B: reported.

C: Hey, you're not allowed to do that, stop it.
B: make me
C: reported.
reported by JyL. September 27, 2005

blocked and reported 

When a friend sends something really foolish. That is how one replies,
Sasha: if clouds weigh so much, why aren't they crushing the planes in the air?
Nicole: Sasha, you're blocked and reported.

Retorted 

Someone who is absolutely awful at comebacks, reputations, and retorts. Often times their replies are met with awkward stares and silence.
Bob: you have no chill

Bill: Yeah, well... YOUR MOM!

Bob: Are you retorted?
Retorted by xJoshAndStuffx October 19, 2014

Reportedly 

Adjective used by news companies to legally post fake stuff on their websites...
Trump reportedly helped win the elections by Russia
Reportedly by Eltharynd May 21, 2018

Retorted 

say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
"“No need to be rude,” retorted Isabel"
Retorted by Nyala_Monica_37 July 30, 2017