Restart your computer and check the Event Viewer to see if the error persists. Method 3: Reset Windows Update Components

Windows attempts to initiate the WindowsUpdateTracelog session while an existing, orphaned instance of the same log is still active in the background.

The local Performance Log Users group lacks the necessary security permissions to modify or access the logging session.

A previous Windows Update session did not close properly.

Sometimes, security software locks log files, preventing Windows from creating new sessions.

, this often means the Windows Update logging mechanism is already running or didn't shut down properly. Microsoft Learn 1. Check if the Session is Already Running

Then try again.

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old Use code with caution. Restart the services you just stopped:

– Connected devices can occasionally cause conflicts with Windows Update, resulting in this error appearing in the logs.

Open and run:

Restart your computer and check the Event Viewer to see if the error returns.

However, if you are experiencing or failed updates , follow the steps below. How to Fix It 1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter This is the easiest first step to reset internal services. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot .

Session Windowsupdatetracelog Failed To Start With The Following Error 0xc0000035

Restart your computer and check the Event Viewer to see if the error persists. Method 3: Reset Windows Update Components

Windows attempts to initiate the WindowsUpdateTracelog session while an existing, orphaned instance of the same log is still active in the background.

The local Performance Log Users group lacks the necessary security permissions to modify or access the logging session.

A previous Windows Update session did not close properly. Restart your computer and check the Event Viewer

Sometimes, security software locks log files, preventing Windows from creating new sessions.

, this often means the Windows Update logging mechanism is already running or didn't shut down properly. Microsoft Learn 1. Check if the Session is Already Running

Then try again.

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old Use code with caution. Restart the services you just stopped:

– Connected devices can occasionally cause conflicts with Windows Update, resulting in this error appearing in the logs.

Open and run:

Restart your computer and check the Event Viewer to see if the error returns.

However, if you are experiencing or failed updates , follow the steps below. How to Fix It 1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter This is the easiest first step to reset internal services. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot .