Restarting your computer usually kills the "ghost" session and lets a fresh one start cleanly [4, 5].
: If the collision persists, clearing the update cache can force a "clean" restart of the logging session. This is done by stopping the Windows Update service and clearing the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder. Restarting your computer usually kills the "ghost" session
Ideally, ETW sessions are transient. However, if a previous Windows Update process crashed or was terminated improperly (perhaps during a previous, failed repackaging attempt), the ETW session object was not destroyed. The Windows Kernel believes the session is still running. When the Windows Update service tries to start it again, error 0xC0000035 is thrown because the name is already in use. Ideally, ETW sessions are transient
The Windows Update Trace Log is a valuable tool for system administrators and power users to diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to Windows updates. However, sometimes this log may fail to start, hindering the troubleshooting process. One such error that users may encounter is "Session Windows Update Trace Log failed to start with the following error: 0xc0000035." In this article, we will explore the possible causes of this error and provide step-by-step solutions to resolve the issue, specifically focusing on the "repack" aspect. When the Windows Update service tries to start
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
Even if the error seems minor, it often accompanies: