Purging the update cache removes corrupted files that might be forcing the tracing tool into a collision state.
If clearing the cache fails, the conflict is likely hardcoded into your startup configuration registry. Removing or modifying the duplicate entry forces Windows to recreate it correctly. Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and press Enter .
A: No. The error is system-level and relates to Windows Update's logging mechanism—not an indication of malware infection. Purging the update cache removes corrupted files that
If no actual problems are present—updates install successfully, no crashes occur—the error can be safely ignored.
Allow the progress bar to reach 100% (this may take several minutes). Next, execute the System File Checker scan: sfc /scannow Use code with caution. Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and press Enter
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When the error coincides with actual Windows Update failures, troubleshooting becomes necessary. Press Windows Key + R
This means that the Kernel Event Tracer tried to spin up a new logging session using a specific name or identifier, but another active process or an orphaned registry key was already using that exact same name or memory space. Because two items cannot share the same identifier, the startup sequence fails and triggers the event log entry. Common Causes of the Error
Under the tab, check the box that says Hide all Microsoft services . Click the Disable all button. Switch to the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager . Disable every startup application listed in Task Manager.
If system files responsible for Event Tracing are corrupted, Windows will continually mismanage session states. Use the deployment imaging tools to patch them. Open .