How to Fix Windows Modules Installer Worker High CPU Usage

Are you experiencing high CPU usage on your Windows computer? If so, you may be dealing with the Windows Modules Installer Worker process. This process is responsible for installing, modifying, and removing Windows updates. This blog post will discuss the Windows Modules Installer Worker process, the signs of high CPU usage, how to fix the issue, and more. By the end of this article, you should have a better understanding of the Windows Modules Installer Worker high CPU usage.

What is Windows Modules Installer Worker?

The Windows Modules Installer Worker process, also known as TiWorker.exe, is a Windows service responsible for installing, modifying, and removing Windows updates. It is a legitimate process and is not a virus or malware. Part of the Windows Update service, which is responsible for downloading and installing new updates for Windows.

It runs in the background and scans for new updates. When it finds new updates, it will download and install them. It also scans for any changes made to the system and ensures that it is up-to-date. The process constantly runs in the background and can use many system resources, leading to high CPU usage.

Signs and Symptoms of High CPU Usage

When the Windows Modules Installer Worker process uses many system resources, it can lead to high CPU usage. So it causes slow performance, stuttering, lagging, and other CPU issues. If you notice any of these symptoms on your computer, then it is likely that the Windows Modules Installer Worker process is causing the issue.

You can also check the Task Manager to see if the process uses many CPU resources. If it is, then you may need to take steps to fix it.

How to Fix Windows Modules Installer Worker High CPU Usage

If the Windows Modules Installer Worker process is causing high CPU usage, then there are several things you can do to fix it. Following steps helps to fix the errors with the Windows Modules Installer Worker. 

Disable Windows Update Service

The first step is to disable the Windows Update service. It will stop the Windows Modules Installer Worker process from running, which will help reduce CPU usage. Open the Windows Run command prompt dialogue box (press Windows + R buttons), enter “services. MSc,” and press Enter. The above process will open the Services window.

Find the Windows Update service in the Services window and right-click on it. Select the “Stop” option and the “Disable” option. It will stop and disable the Windows Update service.

 Perform a System Scan

After following the above step, you should perform a system scan to check for any other issues causing high CPU usage. You can use a third-party antivirus program to scan your system for malware or viruses. This method will help ensure that your computer is free of any malicious programs that may be causing the issue.

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Uninstall Unnecessary Programs

It would be best to uninstall any unnecessary programs running in the background, causing high CPU usage. To do this, you need to open the Control Panel and select the “Uninstall a program” option. Find the programs you don’t need and select the “Uninstall” option. These steps will help reduce CPU usage.

Disable Windows Modules Installer Worker

Open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and find the process. Right-click on the process and click the “End task” option. Disabling the Windows modules installer worker will stop the process and should help reduce CPU usage.

Disable Background Intelligent Transfer Service

The next step is to disable the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS). This service is responsible for downloading files from the Internet in the background. But this service also causes high CPU usage. To resolve this, press the Windows + R buttons to open the windows Run Command prompt dialogue box, enter “services. MSC,” and tap Enter button to open the Services window.

In the Services window, find the BITS service and right-click on it. Select the “Stop” option and the “Disable” option. 

Uninstall and Reinstall Windows Update

The next step is to uninstall and reinstall Windows Update. To do this, you need to open the Control Panel and select the “Uninstall a program” option. Find the Windows Update program and select the “Uninstall” option. Uninstalling process will remove the program from your computer.

Once the program is removed, you need to reinstall it. To do this, you need to open the Microsoft Update website and download the latest version of Windows Update. After the downloading process is finished, follow the on-screen given instructions to install the windows update. 

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Delete Windows Update Cache

Deleting the Windows update cache will reduce the amount of space taken up by the Windows Update files, which can help reduce CPU usage. Open the windows Run Command prompt dialogue box (Windows + R), type“%windir%\SoftwareDistribution,” and press enter button to open the Software Distribution folder.

In this folder, find the “Downloads” folder and delete it. It will remove all downloaded Windows Updates files, which should help reduce CPU usage.

Check for Windows Updates

It is also essential to check for Windows updates regularly to ensure that your computer is running the latest version of Windows and that any security vulnerabilities are patched. To do this, you need to open the Control Panel and select the “Windows Update” option. The above steps will open the Windows Update window, where you can check for and install any available updates.

Disable Superfetch Service

Superfetch service is responsible for pre-loading applications into memory to speed up their loading times. Anyhow, the Superfetch service also causes high CPU usage. So, tap the Windows + R button to access the Run dialogue box, enter “services. MSC,” and then tap the enter button to open the Services window screen.

In the Services window, find the Superfetch service and right-click on it. Select the “Stop” option and the “Disable” option, which should help reduce CPU usage.

By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can fix the Windows Modules Installer Worker high CPU usage issue. If you still have issues, you should contact Microsoft Support for assistance.

Conclusion

If the Windows Modules Installer Worker process is causing high CPU usage, then there are several steps you can take to fix it. You can disable the Windows Update service, disable the Windows Modules Installer Worker process, uninstall and reinstall Windows Update, delete the Windows Update cache, disable the Superfetch service, and disable the Background Intelligent Transfer Service. By following these steps, you can reduce the CPU usage caused by the Windows Modules Installer Worker process.