When a repack installer runs, it often executes a script to disable services and background tasks that might interfere with the installation. If the script forcibly kills the Windows Update service or the specific tracing session without properly closing the handle, the system may retain a "ghost" reference to the WindowsUpdateTracelog . Alternatively, some repack scripts attempt to mimic system behaviors to check for update dependencies or to modify system files. In doing so, they might inadvertently trigger the initialization of the WindowsUpdateTracelog .
If corrupted temporary files are causing the "collision," resetting the update folders can help. Open as an administrator. Stop the update services by entering: net stop wuauserv net stop bits Rename the software cache folders: When a repack installer runs, it often executes