error 0xc0000188

Question

I got an error in the event viewer that said Session "NtfsLog" stopped due to the following with error: 0xc0000188

Does running the commands sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth fix this error or I have to do something else to fix it, if it happens again?

Answer 1

Hello, jamie younkin.

If this error does not manifest itself in any way, but is only "noted" in the Log, then do not worry and do not pay attention to it. This is the normal operation of the OS. The PerfDiag Logger service only collects data and writes it to the log, nothing else.

For the most part, errors from the Log do not manifest themselves in any way. Specifically, this error in the "easy" case may manifest itself in problems with recording the performance log. This does not affect the system in any way. In a "severe" case, it may appear as a blue screen. But it will not be the source, but hardware (for example, HDD) or system (damage to system files) malfunctions.

Answer 2

The error code 0xc0000188 typically indicates that the NTFS log file is full. Running the commands sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth may help resolve issues related to corrupted system files and Windows image problems, but they may not directly address the NTFS log file issue.

To fix the 0xc0000188 error, you might need to clear the NTFS log file. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator).
2. Type the command: fsutil usn deletejournal /d C: (replace C: with the appropriate drive letter if necessary).
3. Press Enter.

After clearing the journal, monitor the system to see if the error reoccurs. If it does, you may need to investigate further into disk space issues or file system integrity.