Hi guys, today I’m here with another interesting content. Guess what? Yes, the content is on what is Windows modules installer worker? And how to fix it? Let’s get into the topic.

Before getting into the topic let’s get to know in short on the Windows modules installer worker. Windows modules installer worker is a tool to check windows update for your PC. Don’t panic whether is it a third party software.

It comes built-in with your PC. The Windows modules installer worker is there on your PC to check updates for windows automatically. Yes, it automatically checks and gives updates for your Windows.

This tool is essential on your PC or laptop if you want the windows to check for updates automatically. This program will be automatically running in the background checking for new updates. The automatic installation of windows is to make your PC or laptop free from bugs and viruses.

If you are using a PC for a long time you may have noticed the automatic update of windows. That’s because of the Windows modules installer worker. Windows is one of the popular operating systems in the world. It is used by many people for different purposes.

But it couldn’t beat the stability and performance of Mac OS. Many people have queries on why they get high CPU. It’s because of the windows installer running in the background.

You may ask, can I stop the program from running in the background? How to stop Windows modules installer worker high CPU? Well, the sole purpose of this content is to answer your queries.

If you are ready let’s get into the context. So, let’s see what is Windows modules installer worker how to fix it in the below guide.

What Is Windows Modules Installer Worker(Tiworker.exe)?

In simple words, the Windows modules installer worker is an automatic windows updating tool. As said earlier this tool is essential if you want regular updates for your PC or laptop. That too automatically not manually.

This tool will be automatically running in the background checking for new updates. If there is any update available, this tool will install it for your convenience. But due to some technical glitches, at times this tool may mess up with the things and show high CPU usage.

Your PC’s task manager shows that the high CPU percentage is due to a program called Windows modules installer worker. It is also called as Tiworker.exe. Due to which you may face an overall slowdown in your system’s performance.

Some users may also hear a loud noise of fans in your CPU. How to fix this issue? Well, that’s the sole purpose of this content. Let’s see how to fix this issue in the following content. Continue reading.

Is Windows Modules Installer Worker a Virus/ Malware?

By reading the above-mentioned things you may ask that, is this a virus/malware? Because it runs in the background and results in high CPU usage it doesn’t mean so. For your clarification, it’s not a third-party app or virus/ malware.

The Windows modules installer worker is a program that comes built-in with your PC or laptop. It won’t cause any harm to your PC as you think so. As it runs in the background, regularly checking for updates you get high CPU.

Still, are you worried about the software? Then, you can run an antivirus scan on your PC using windows defender. If you own some other Antiviruses you can go with it.

How To Efficiently Fix Windows Modules Installer Worker Using High Amount Of CPU Resources

There are some solutions by which you can fix this issue that too without using any third-party apps. Lets’ see how to fix this issue using the following methods.

• Disabling automatic Windows updates on your PC
• By running windows update troubleshooter.
• Setting your internet as metered connection

These are some of the steps by which you can disable the updating program worker on your PC. Let’s see how to do it in the below guide. So, continue reading.

Method 1: Disabling Automatic Windows Updates On Your PC

As said earlier this tool is running in the background whenever windows are checking for any updates on your PC. You can resolve this problem by disabling the automatic windows update.

So, this will stop this program from running in the background. Let’s see how to do it in the following steps.

STEP1: Go to ‘Run’ by pressing the windows key + R on your PC or laptop.

STEP2: Type, ‘services.msc’ in it and click the OK button.

STEP3: Search for the ‘Windows modules installer’.

STEP4: Now, double click on the Windows modules installer and change it to manual. Usually, it will be set to automatic.

STEP5: Find and double click on the windows update option.

STEP6: Select startup type to disable or manual in the following dialog box.

STEP7: Select OK and reboot your system.

Usually, it should be fine with this method. If not try out the following methods.

Method 2: By Running Windows Update Troubleshooter

By running the Windows update troubleshooter you can resolve this problem with Tiworker.exe. Continue with the following steps.

STEP1: Initially go to Settings > Update and Security option > Troubleshoot > Windows update on your PC or laptop.

STEP2: Now, click on Run the Troubleshooter.

STEP3: Fix the problems suggested by the windows troubleshooter.

Even this hasn’t solved your issue. No problem. Continue with the next method.

Method 3: Setting Your Internet As Metered Connection

Many people use and recommend this method. Do you know why? Because this won’t allow the system to make much use of the internet by this program.

So, it may stop the program by stop using a high amount of CPU resources. Continue with the following steps.

STEP1: Go to Start > Settings > Network and Internet > WiFi.

STEP2: Click on the Advanced options.

STEP3: Now, select the set metered connections as ‘On’.

It is better to set updates manually if you are using an Ethernet connection.

How To Stop Windows Module Installer In Windows 10

If you are using a PC running on Windows 10, the Windows modules installer has a lot of chances to cause troubles. I won’t recommend stopping the program completely on Windows 10. But if your PC is getting too slow, continue with the following steps.

STEP1: Go to Task manager > services.

STEP2: Click on Open services option located in the bottom.

STEP3: Find Windows modules installer in the list > right-click > properties.

STEP4: In the Startup field choose disable and click OK.

Likewise using the same steps you can reinstall the program on your PC or laptop.

Conclusion

That’s all guys. This is all you need to know about Windows modules installer worker. I hope the content will be useful and satisfactory. It is neither a virus nor a malware. It’s a built-in program that won’t cause any harm to your PC or laptop. By using the above-given methods you can choose whether you have to enable or disable the Windows modules installer or not. Stay on the track and update yourself with technology.