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How To Fix Kernel Event Tracing Error Code 0XC0000035 in Windows

This error is related to logging the update process, not the update process itself. Think of it like a flight recorder (black box) on an airplane. If the black box is broken, the flight recorder cannot start. However, the airplane can usually still fly just fine.

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Open the , type cmd , right-click on Command Prompt , and select Run as Administrator .

In this deep dive, we will explain exactly what this error means, why it happens, and—most importantly—how to fix it permanently using a few different methods.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\8\3000950414] "EnabledState"=dword:00000001 "EnabledStateOptions"=dword:00000000 "Variant"=dword:00000000 "VariantPayload"=dword:00000000

0xc0000035 (STATUS_OBJECT_NAME_COLLISION) occurs when the Windows Event Tracing (ETW) system attempts to start a logging session with a name that is already in use. For WindowsUpdateTracelog

This error, which translates to a conflict where a resource already exists, can lead to cluttered logs and, in some cases, performance degradation or issues with Windows Updates.

Temporarily disable third-party monitoring/security agents

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