The "Session 'Microsoft.Windows.WindowsUpdate.RUXIMLog' failed to start" error is a common entry found in the Windows Event Viewer . It is usually associated with Event ID 2 and error code 0xC0000035 (STATUS_OBJECT_NAME_COLLISION). Microsoft Learn What is RUXIMLog? RUXIM stands for Reusable UX Integration Manager
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | No — ruximlog is not a legitimate Windows component. | | Common cause | Leftover scheduled task or service from third-party software or a corrupted entry. | | Danger level | Low, but scan for malware to be safe. | | Easiest fix | Search Task Scheduler and Services for ruximlog , then disable/delete. | | Best practice | Use Autoruns or Registry Editor to remove all traces. | microsoft.windows.windowsupdate.ruximlog failed to start
If you’re reviewing logs manually, look for: The "Session 'Microsoft
If you are seeing this message in your Event Viewer, or if Windows Update is stuck and you traced the issue back to this specific log entry, you are likely confused about what ruximlog is and why it’s failing. RUXIM stands for Reusable UX Integration Manager Is
To verify the status of the task, perform the following: