How To Fix Windows Modules Installer Worker High Cpu Usage

Windows Modules Installer is a Windows component responsible for checking and installing Windows and Microsoft updates on your computer. When your system has an update, it automatically updates and backs up Windows data.

Updating and backing up your Windows data requires large processing functions and space. Therefore, systems with low processing power and space, especially 4GB RAM and less, might experience the error Windows Module Installer Worker High CPU Usage during operation.

To solve the problem, this article introduces the cause of high CPU usage due to Windows Module Installer and how you can fix it.

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What Causes Windows Module Installer Worker High CPU Usage

Windows Module Installer High disk usage occurs due to the function of the Windows Modules Installer component. The component runs in the background, automatically updating your system by downloading, installing, and replacing files or Windows data.

This process itself is intense leading high disk usage and can be further aggravated due to the following conditions:

Unstable internet connection while installing the updates
Improper shutdown while installation of windows updates
Failing Hard Disk drive
Insufficient storage on the Hard Disk
Bad configuration of windows update
Malware infection
Corrupted files

Solutions to Windows Module Installer Worker High CPU Error

The Windows Module Installer Worker High CPU usage is a normal phenomenon during an update. Therefore, before you try out the solutions listed below, you need to know whether the update is still running.

If the update is still running, for example, if you notice that the update bar is progressing, you should wait until it finishes. You can also reboot your PC and see if the update progresses. However, if there is no update, below are a few solutions you could try.

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

If the update isn’t progressing, it might be stuck — you might even experience the dreaded Windows black screen. Reboot your computer and run the Windows Update troubleshooter. Here are the steps you need:

Reboot your computer
Open Control Panel
Under the category tab, select System and Security
Click on Troubleshoot common computer problems
Under Get Up and Running, click on Windows Update and select Run The Troubleshooter.

Change the Windows Module Installer StartUp Type to Manual

If the issue is severe, especially for people using PCs with low processing power, you change the Windows Module Installer’s Startup type to manual. If you change the startup type to manual, your PC won’t be able to automatically update itself without you kickstarting it.

Here are the steps you need to follow.

Press the combination Windows + R to open Run
Type the code services.msc and press Enter
Under the service list, scroll down to Windows Modules Installer.
Right click on the service and select Properties.
On General tab, Change the Startup Type to Manual.
Click Apply then OK.

Delete SoftwareDistribution Folder

The SoftwareDistriubtion folder contains every file necessary for updating Windows. When corrupted, these files can lead to Windows Modules Installer Worker High CPU usage. To resolve the issue, you need to delete the folder. Here are the steps you need to follow.:

Press the combination Windows + R to open Run
Type services.msc and press Enter
Under the service list, scroll down to Windows Update
Click on Stop the service.
Press the combination Windows + R to open Run
Type the code C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and press Enter
Press CTRL+A and Delete
Restart the computer

End the TiWorker.exe

Open the Task Manager
Click on the Details tab
Find TiWorker.exe and Click on End Task

Scan System for Errors

The Windows Module Installer Worker High Disk usage can occur due to corrupted files. Therefore, you can use the Windows System File Checker program to scan your PC and repair these lost and corrupted files. Here are the steps you need to follow:

Run Command Prompt as administrator
Type the code sfc /scannow
Press Enter

Verify if System Is Under Scheduled Maintenance

Microsoft included the Scheduled Maintenance or Automatic maintenance with Windows 8 where it functions in software updates, security scanning, and other system processes. The process is automatic and according to its programming, it wakes your computer at 2.00AM daily and does its functions.

However, if you use Scheduled Maintenance and it clashes with when you are working, it can result into Windows Module Installer Worker High Disk usage. Therefore, you need to verify if your PC is under scheduled maintenance. Here are the steps you need to follow:

Open the Control Panel
Click on the System and Security
Click on Security and Maintenance
Click on Maintenance to open the tab
Under Automatic Maintenance click on Change Maintenance Settings
Check if Scheduled Maintenance is on

You cannot stop Automatic maintenance tasks. Therefore, If the Scheduled Maintenance is on, you need to ensure that it runs at a time when you are not working. You can revert back to the programmed time (i.e, 2:00 AM), or set a time where you won’t be working.

Reset Your PC

Resetting your system is an ideal fix for high disk usage. However, ensure that you tried it as the last resolve. Resetting your system will delete everything on your system. Therefore, it is better to make a cloud or a local backup prior to that. Here are the steps you need to follow to reset your system:

Click on Start > Settings
Type Reset on the search bar and select Recovery
Click on Get Started.
Click on Keep my files if you didn’t make a backup or Remove everything if you have a backup.