Microsoft.windows.windowsupdate.ruximlog Failed - To Start
Open ( eventvwr.msc ), go to Windows Logs > System , and look for the error. Check the Source and Event ID . Often, the source will be Service Control Manager (Event ID 7000 or 7001). The error details may show a specific service name or task name .
: A more advanced fix involves navigating to the registry key microsoft.windows.windowsupdate.ruximlog failed to start
7000 / 10010 (General Task Start Failure) Source: Task Scheduler Task Name: Microsoft.Windows.WindowsUpdate.RUXIMLog Severity: Warning / Error (Functional Impact: Low) Open ( eventvwr
The "Microsoft.Windows.WindowsUpdate.RUXIMLog" failed to start error, often accompanied by code 0xC0000035, indicates a non-critical background logging conflict within the Reusable User Experience Interaction Manager component. Resolving this issue typically involves running DISM/SFC scans, resetting Windows Update services, or addressing driver conflicts. For detailed troubleshooting steps from Microsoft, visit Microsoft Support . The error details may show a specific service
Open and look for:
you’re likely seeing it in (especially under Windows Logs > System or Application ) or in a startup log. This error can be confusing because it references a component that looks like a Windows Update logging module, but with an unusual name ( ruximlog ).
The error "Microsoft.Windows.WindowsUpdate.RUXIMLog failed to start" (often accompanied by and error code 0xC0000035 ) is a common background glitch tied to the RUXIM (Reusable UX Integration Manager) component of Windows Update .