Note: Disabling this specific log will stop the Event Viewer error from populating, and it will not negatively impact your ability to receive standard Windows Updates. 3. Run SFC and DISM System Scans
Check if new instances of the WindowsUpdateTracelog error appear after a system reboot or after checking for new Windows updates.
Are you seeing any other right before or after this one? Note: Disabling this specific log will stop the
Once the scan completes, restart your PC and monitor the Event Viewer to see if the error returns. 4. Update Network Adapter Drivers
A: Technically, yes—by disabling Autologger for that session. But that would cripple diagnostic capabilities. It’s better to fix the root cause. Are you seeing any other right before or after this one
This is a nuclear but highly effective option. It resets the Windows Update client to a clean state.
Stop the core update services by typing the following commands one by one, pressing after each: net stop wuauserv net stop bits net stop cryptsvc Use code with caution. Update Network Adapter Drivers A: Technically
Resetting SoftwareDistribution removes any orphaned lock files that may be holding onto the ETW session reference. After running this, immediately attempt the logman stop command again.