How to Fix Windows Modules Installer Worker High CPU?

Are you getting high CPU or disk usage problems with the Windows modules installer worker? Windows users frequently complain that the Windows modules installer worker is using a large percentage of CPU.

Basically, Windows modules installer worker is a Windows update service that checks for the new updates for your Windows device.

Though it is very annoying, fortunately, you can fix the problem by applying the methods mentioned in the section below.

How to Resolve Windows Modules Installer Worker High CPU Problem?

When the Windows modules installer worker process runs on your device it will check for the new updates for your Windows device.

However, the Windows Modules installer worker tool goes wrong or gets corrupted, then it will consume almost 90% disk or cause high CPU usage. Due to this, all the apps installed on your device will run slowly or might even freeze.

Therefore, go through the solutions mentioned below and apply them in order to get rid of this situation.

Method 1: Stop and Turn Off the Windows Update Service

When the Windows Update service is running, it can check the Windows updates.  But if you stop the Windows update service, it will unable to check or install the updates. Due to this, the Windows modular installer will stop checking the Windows updates. And as a result, it won’t use a large percentage of the CPU.

Hence, to stop and disable the Windows Update follow the steps mentioned under.

1. First, press the Windows key and R key together to launch the Run window. Thereafter, type ‘service.msc’ in the Run window and hit the Enter button.
2. A list will appear. Locate the Windows Update from the list. Right-click on it and set its type to be Turned off. And then click on the Stop button.

Finally, click on the Apply button and then press OK to save the changes. After doing so, open the Windows Task Manager and check whether the Windows Modules installer uses a high CPU or not. Otherwise, move to the next solution.

Method 2: Change the Internet Settings

You can fix Windows modules installer worker Windows 10 by changing the internet settings of your device.

Case 1: You are using a WiFi Network

In case, you are using a WiFi network, then follow the steps.

• At first, move to the Settings section. And then click on the Settings option. Now, press the Network & Internet option.
• Thereafter, tap on the WiFi network and then click on the Advanced option. You will find Set as metered connection option and check the box corresponding to it.

After doing so, check whether the problem still persists or not.

Case 2: You are using an Ethernet Network

In case, you are using an Ethernet network, follow the steps mentioned under.

• First, launch the Run window by pressing the Windows key and R at the same time. Now, type regedit on the Run box and hit the Enter button.
• Click on the Yes button when the User Account Control is prompted. A new window will open. Now move to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows NT > CurrentVersion > NetworkList > DefaultMediaCost folder. After that right-click on the DefaultMediaCost and then select the Permission option.
• Now, click on the Add option and then type your user name and click on the Check Names option. Thereafter, click on the OK button to continue.
• Now, click on the user that you just added and then check the box to allow for Full Control and then press the OK button again.
• Thereafter, double-click on the Ethernet option and then set the value to 2. Again press the OK button and then exit from the Regedit Editor window.

Once done, restart the system and now, you will never get the same problem again.

Method 3: Use Windows Update Troubleshooter

If you still get the same issue, then you can run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. It is an in-build tool that used to diagnose and troubleshoot all Windows Update automatically problems.

To use this tool, walk through the steps.

• First, press the Start button and then move to the Control Panel section. Now, choose the Troubleshooting option.
• Thereafter, click on the View All option which is available on the left panel of the system screen. Now, click on the Windows Update option.
• Now, launch the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool and click on the Next button. Now, follow the on-screen instruction to complete the steps.

It will diagnose the problem and fix the problem easily.

Method 4: Use the SFC tool to Scan and Resolve Damaged System Files

According to the users, the problem might appear due to the corrupted system file. To resolve the problem, you need to run the System File Checker tool to scan and fix the corrupted system files.

To run the tool, apply the steps.

1. First, press the Start button and then type ‘cmd’ in the search bar. Now, right-click on the ‘cmd’ icon and select the Run as Administrator from the list.
2. After that, type ‘sfc / scannow’ in the command window and hit the Enter key. Now, the System File Checker will start to scan your device and diagnose the problem.

It will automatically delete the scan result and resolve the problem.

Undoubtedly, these are the best methods to resolve the Windows modules installer worker high CPU problem.