Stop the services by typing these commands and hitting Enter after each: net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder cache by running:

The "microsoft.windows.windowsupdate.ruximlog failed to start" error with code 0xC0000035 can look intimidating, but it's almost always a harmless software conflict within Windows' diagnostic systems. It's typically a "noise" event in the log, not a symptom of a failing computer.

Editing the Windows Registry carries risks. It is crucial to back up the registry before making any changes.

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