Flooded temporary files frequently cause name collisions. Clearing the SoftwareDistribution folder resets the update environment.
Windows uses Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) to monitor software performance and trace system events. WindowsUpdateTracelog is a specific background tracing session. It captures real-time data regarding how your system communicates with Microsoft update servers, downloads packages, and applies patches. What Does Error 0xC0000035 Mean?
To fix the problem, we must first understand what the components of this error message actually mean.
net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver Use code with caution. 2. Modify the Autologger Registry Settings
net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver Use code with caution.
net start bits net start wuauserv net start appidsvc net start cryptsvc Use code with caution.
If you have noticed any , or if this is purely an Event Viewer visual error?
Check for the presence of the WindowsUpdateTraceLog key.
The 0xc0000035 WindowsUpdateTracelog error is primarily a benign logging conflict rather than a sign of malware or imminent hardware failure. By resetting the SoftwareDistribution cache or adjusting the Autologger settings in the registry, you eliminate the naming collision and restore clean logs to your Event Viewer. To help narrow down the cause, let me know: Have you noticed any recently? Which Windows version (10 or 11) are you running?