Stop wuauserv (Windows Update) and bits (Background Intelligent Transfer Service).
Delete the .ETL files inside this folder. These are temporary diagnostic logs and are safe to remove. 2. Reset Windows Update Health Tools
(Fixes missing or corrupted files)
If it is disabled, right-click, choose , change Startup type, and click Start . 4. Fix via Event Viewer (Advanced)
If the above troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue, try the following advanced solutions: Fix via Event Viewer (Advanced) If the above
folder contains "junk" from previous failed attempts that prevents new services from starting. System File Corruption : Missing or damaged DLLs required by the update agent. Interrupted Processes
In Event Viewer under Applications and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > WindowsUpdate > Operational , a new event type logs: Windows + R
Go to (or "Apps and Features"). Search for Microsoft Update Health Tools . Select it and click Uninstall .
Navigate through the path hierarchy to locate the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\Autologger and hit Enter. Navigate to:
The error message Microsoft.Windows.WindowsUpdate.RUXIMLog failed to start
: If the specific logging session is stuck or corrupted, you can delete its registry key to let Windows recreate it. Windows + R , and hit Enter. Navigate to: