How to Fix High CPU Usage of Windows Modules Installer Worker

How to Fix High CPU Usage of Windows Modules Installer Worker

/ Sed Galope

If you are a Windows 10 user, you have already encountered an issue where the Windows Modules Installer Worker takes up too much CPU. The problem with any application using too much CPU usage is that it can cause your CPU performance to throttle down.

This will lead to a very slow-performing computer and may cause your system to crash. Aside from performance issues, if your CPU works hard all the time, it will also degrade the health of the hardware itself over time, leading it to no longer work.

What is the Windows Modules Installer Worker For?

The Windows Modules Installer Worker, sometimes shown in the Task Manager as “TiWorker.exe,” is an Update Service from Windows. This service is in charge of checking for new updates from Windows and installing them. It works in the background and runs automatically, making it non-intrusive for the user.

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Windows Modules Installer Worker High CPU Usage Fixes

Today, we will show you some of the most effective troubleshooting steps that you can perform to fix the high CPU usage of Windows Modules Installer Worker. Here are the top 3 methods to resolve the issue.

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First Method – Disable the Windows Update Service

Disabling the Windows Modules Installer Worker from running automatically in the background, Windows will not be able to check for new updates or install them. The Windows Modules Installer Worker cannot use a good chunk of your CPU’s power.

  1. Press the “Windows” and “R” keys on your keyboard and type in “services.msc
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  1. In the Services window, double-click on “Windows Update” and set the Startup Type to “Disabled,” click “Stop” under Service Status, click “Apply,” and lastly, click “OK.”
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  1. Check your CPU usage by opening the task manager to confirm if this method has solved the high CPU usage on your system. You can open the Task Manager by holding down the “CTRL” + “Shift” + “Esc” keys on your keyboard.
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Second Method – Run the Windows Troubleshooter Tool

Windows has a built-in tool that scans and fix any issues within the system. Running this tool will potentially improve the high CPU usage of the Windows Modules Installer Worker.

  1. Hold down the “Windows” key and press the letter “R,” and type in “control update” in the run command window.
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  1. In the next window, click “Troubleshoot” and “Additional Troubleshooters.”
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  1. In the Additional Troubleshooters, click on “Windows Update” and “Run the Troubleshooter.”
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  1. Wait for the troubleshooter to complete and for any instructions recommended to fix the issue.

Third Method – Delete the “SoftwareDistribution” Folder

All of the Windows updates that get downloaded to your computer will be housed in the SoftwareDistribution folder. By deleting this folder, you are deleting potentially corrupt Windows updates causing the high CPU usage of Windows Modules Installer Worker.

  1. Hold down the “Windows” + “R” to bring up the run line command and type in “C:\Windows\” and press enter.
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  1. In the Windows folder, look for the “SoftwareDistribution” folder and delete it.
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  1. Once you have deleted the SoftwareDistribution folder, restart your computer and open the Task Manager to check if the issue has been fixed.

Fourth Method – Run the SFC or System File Checker Tool

Another helpful tool that can be used to scan and repair corrupt or missing Windows files is the Windows SFC. Follow these steps to perform a scan using the Windows SFC:

  1. Hold down the “windows” key and press “R,” and type “cmd” in the run command line. Hold down both the “ctrl and shift” keys together and press enter. Click “OK” on the next window to grant administrator permissions.
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  1. Type “sfc /scannow” in the command prompt window and press enter. Wait for the SFC to complete the scan and restart the computer. Once done, run the Windows Update tool to check if the issue has been fixed.
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  1. Once the scan is complete, make sure to restart your computer. Once your computer is back on, open the Task Manager and check if the issue has finally been fixed.

Fifth Method – Launch the DISM Tool or Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool

There are instances when the Windows Update Tool may download a corrupt Windows update file. To fix this, you will need to run the DISM.

  1. Press the “windows” key and then press “R.” A small window will appear where you can type “CMD.”
  2. The command prompt window will open, type in “DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth” and then press “enter.”
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  1. DISM utility will start scanning and fixing any errors. Once completed, restart your PC. Open the Task Manager to see if the error persists.

Final Words

It should fix the high CPU usage of Windows Modules Installer Worker at its very first sight. Leaving it unattended could lead to more problems in the future. One of those problems would include getting a busted CPU since it uses almost 100% of its capacity every time you use your computer.

Sed Galope
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Sedfrey is an experienced writer and editor. He's also a PC hardware and gaming enthusiast. In his spare time, he enjoys reading about the latest innovations in the PC market and finding fixes to hardware and software errors.