Press Windows Key + R , type compmgmt.msc , and press Enter to open .

For administrators who prefer a GUI over command lines:

If a reboot is not feasible:

A: Rarely. While malware can interfere with system services, this specific error almost always points to a transient operating system state or a bug in the Update service itself.

Note: If you get a permission denied error trying to open RtBackup, you may need to take ownership of the folder via its Security properties.

💡 If you see this error alongside a "RUXIMLog" or "Remediation" session name, it is almost always related to the Microsoft Update Health Tools, which you can try uninstalling and reinstalling.

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

Re-register the primary system performance infrastructure by running: lodctr /r Use code with caution.

The error code 0xc0000035 is a Windows error code that indicates a STATUS_ACCESS_DENIED exception. This means that the Windows Update service is unable to access a required resource or registry key, preventing it from starting the WindowsUpdateTrackLog session. The WindowsUpdateTrackLog session is responsible for tracking and logging Windows updates, which is essential for troubleshooting and debugging purposes.

The Microsoft Update Health Tools can occasionally trigger this error. To uninstall them:

0xc0000035 NTSTATUS Equivalent: STATUS_OBJECT_NAME_COLLISION Human-Readable Meaning: "A file, registry key, or object with the same name already exists."

This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about this kernel event tracing error, from its technical meaning to step-by-step resolution methods.

Cached update files have become unstable, causing the update agent to repeatedly crash and attempt to restart the log.

Another monitoring tool (e.g., Sysinternals ProcMon, custom ETW consumer) has already claimed the session name.

Next, clear out any stuck Event Tracing logs using the built-in system file checker utility to align file states: sfc /scannow Use code with caution.

Are your , or is this just an error in the Event Viewer?