If you have tried all the previous methods and the error persists, consider these more advanced solutions.
This error typically indicates an initialization conflict within the Windows Event Trace session management. While it rarely causes immediate system crashes, leaving it unresolved can clutter your error logs and point to underlying configuration issues with Windows Update or diagnostic tracking. Understanding Error Code 0xc0000035
If your computer is running smoothly, games are playing fine, and you aren't experiencing sudden blue screens, this error can safely be considered "benign noise" in your Event Viewer logs. However, you should address it if: If you have tried all the previous methods
The error 0xC0000035 (STATUS_OBJECT_NAME_COLLISION) during WindowsUpdateTraceLog indicates a benign name conflict, often ignorable if system updates function normally. Resolving this involves clearing the Windows Update cache via Command Prompt or disabling the specific autologger in the registry editor. For a detailed troubleshooting guide, visit Microsoft Q&A .
Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\Autologger Understanding Error Code 0xc0000035 If your computer is
Before diving into complex procedures, perform these quick checks as they might instantly resolve the issue:
But in most cases, simply stopping the old session fixed it forever. For a detailed troubleshooting guide, visit Microsoft Q&A
| Method | Difficulty | Time | Primary Benefit | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low | 10-20 min | Repairs corrupted system files | | DISM RestoreHealth | Medium | 20-30 min | Repairs the underlying system image | | Reset Windows Update | Low | 10 min | Clears corrupted update caches | | logman command | High | 5-10 min | Directly deletes problematic ETW sessions | | Registry Key Modification | High | 5 min | Stops the specific error from being logged | | In-Place Upgrade | High | 1-2 hours | Repairs deep system corruption |
: Some users resolve the persistent trace log error by navigating to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\AutoLogger\EventLog-System and setting the Enabled and EnableProperty values to 0 . Note: Always back up your registry before making changes.