What Causes Windows Modules Installer Worker's High CPU Usage?
Windows Modules Installer Worker runs a lot of operations in the background that leads to high CPU usage in the windows devices. These activities can include installing Windows updates, enabling/disabling Windows features, repairing corrupted Windows files, managing system component updates, optimizing the Windows update process, etc. During these activities, the usage of the CPU goes up and the overall performance of the system slows down.
If you are experiencing high CPU usage during these essential activities in your computer then there is no need to worry. These are crucial operations that ensure smooth system functionalities, repair corrupted Windows files, optimize system operations, manage system disk fragmentation, and keep the system up-to-date. You can check these activities on your own by pressing Windows + R on your system task manager to see why the CPU Usage is going up.
How to Fix Windows Modules Installer Worker's High CPU Usage?
If your system is running slow and the CPU Usage is always high then you should look into the matter and find the truth. Here are some quick tips that help you fix the Windows Modules Installer Worker’s high CPU usage in your device:
1. Check, and Download Pending Updates
If your system is running slow and the CPU Usage is always high then you should look into the matter and find the truth. Here are some quick tips that help you fix the Windows Modules Installer Worker’s high CPU usage in your device:
- Open Settings: Press Win + I on your keyboard.
- Go to Update & Security>Click on "Update & Security" under "Windows Update".
- Click "Check for updates" to see if any are pending.
- If updates are available, they will start downloading automatically.
- Click "Download and install" if the update requires manual confirmation.
- TiWorker.exe runs after a Windows Update for installing or optimizing updates in the background.
- Wait 10-30 minutes, then check if CPU usage decreases.
- Restart if needed to complete installation. (Some updates require a restart)
- After restart check if CPU usage decreases.
2. Restart Windows Update and TiWorker Services
- Press Win + R, type services.msc, and click Enter.
- Scroll down and find Windows Update and Windows Modules Installer services.
- Right-click each one → Click Restart.
- Restart your PC and check CPU usage.
3. Clear Windows Update Cache
Corrupt update files can cause TiWorker.exe to use excessive CPU. you need to clear the Windows update cache in this case. To do so you need to:
- Press Win + R, type services.msc, and click Enter.
- Find Windows Update>Right-click>Stop.
- Open File Explorer and go to; C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
- Delete all files inside the folder.
- Go back to Services, right-click Windows Update, and Start it.
- In the final step, restart your PC and check the resource-intensive programs.
4. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM
SFC scans and repairs corrupted or missing Windows system files using a backup stored in the system. Here are some commands to fix corrupt system files that may be causing high CPU usage.
- Press Win + X >Click Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin) or Powershell Admin.
- Type the following commands one by one; sfc /scannow (Wait for it to finish) and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.
- Now restart your PC and check the resource utilization.
5. Set Windows Updates to Manual
It is a temporary fix that you can use if the issue still remains. However, after this configuration, you will need to manually check for updates in the future. Here is how you can do this:
- Press Win + R, type services.msc, and click Enter.
- Find Windows Update>Right-click>Properties.
- Change the Startup type to Manual.
- Click Apply>OK.
- Restart your PC.
6. Perform a Clean Boot
If there are no pending updates, corrupt system files, or Windows Update issues then you should perform a clean boot. It helps you identify if a background app is causing high CPU usage. Here are simple steps that you need to follow to complete this process:
- Press Win + R, type msconfig, and click Enter.
- Go to the Services tab → Check Hide all Microsoft services.
- Click Disable all → Apply → OK.
- Restart your PC and check CPU usage.
7. Disable Windows Modules Installer Worker
If all the methods fail you then this is the last option. Disable the Windows Modules Installer Worker. But remember after this configuration you won’t get any updates on your operating system. Here are simple steps you can complete this process:
- Press Win + R, type services.msc, and click Enter.
- Find Windows Modules Installer>Right-click>Properties.
- Change the Startup type to Disabled.
Can Malware Cause High CPU Usage by Windows Modules Installer Worker?
Sometimes malware can also increase CPU usage by Windows Modules Installer Worker. In this condition, you should verify the TiWorker.exe file location, use antivirus to scan for malware, check for suspicious startup programs, and check for covert viruses with the help of Process Explorer. After using these techniques if malware persists then reset Windows to fully remove threats. Resetting your Windows will restore your system to its original state. It can be highly useful for fixing CPU performance issues that are related to the Windows Modules Installer Worker. With the help of this, you can deal with system corruption, malware infections, or persistent errors TiWorker.exe causes.
When you implement this option you get two options: Keep My Files (Soft Reset) and Remove Everything (Full Reset). In the first option, you can keep personal files, documents, photos, etc but all the apps and settings are erased. If you apply the second option it deletes all files, apps, settings, and user accounts. So it is up to what you want to preserve or remove completely.
