Essential Windows system files are damaged. Method 1: The Quickest Fix - Resetting the Trace Session
If your system is running fine and updates are installing correctly, you can safely stop the error from being logged. This doesn't fix the underlying cause but prevents it from cluttering your Event Viewer.
Associated diagnostic tools colliding during the boot sequence. How to Fix Error 0xc0000035
0xc0000035 translates to STATUS_OBJECT_NAME_COLLISION , which indicates that Windows tried to start a logging session with a name that is already in use by another active session. In the context of WindowsUpdateTracelog Essential Windows system files are damaged
Corrupted cache files in the SoftwareDistribution folder can cause update problems. Resetting it is a common fix.
The error message "session windowsupdatetracelog failed to start with the following error 0xc0000035" disappeared, replaced by a triumphant "Windows Update: Up to date". John breathed a sigh of relief as he and Alex high-fived.
# list active ETW sessions logman query -ets Resetting it is a common fix
This guide details the technical causes of this error and provides step-by-step instructions to resolve it. Understanding Error 0xC0000035
Correcting the Autologger flags prevents the system from forcing a duplicate initialization of the tracing provider on startup.
your antivirus software (Avast, McAfee, Norton, etc.). Clearing the cache resets this behavior.
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Which (e.g., Windows 11 23H2) are you currently running?
Allow the progress bar to reach 100% (this may take several minutes). Next, execute the System File Checker scan: sfc /scannow Use code with caution.
Corrupted temporary update files frequently trigger tracking collisions when the Windows Update agent continuously loops or fails to register completed actions. Clearing the cache resets this behavior.