WsatConfig Error 46 – An unexpected error occurred when trying to start the ETW trace session

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Error46 – An unexpected error occurred when trying to start the ETW trace session generated by the WS-AtomicTransaction Configuration Utility (wsatConfig.exe) and the potential solution that helps to resolve the issue.

wsatConfig Error Description

An unexpected error occurred when trying to start the ETW trace session

How to fix the Error An unexpected error occurred when trying to start the ETW trace session ?

You can fix this error in wsatConfig by following the below steps

Use the error code returned to map to the appropriate system error.