Windows Modules Installer Worker allows the installation, modification, and removal of Windows updates. If this process is using too much CPU and slowing down your PC, try these two fixes.
Step 1: Change the Startup Type of Necessary Services
In this section you will modify the Startup type of Windows Modules Installer and Windows Update.
Here are the steps:
- Press (Windows + R) – Windows logo and R key simultaneously. This will open the Run command window.
- On the Run window, type services.msc and press OK. Services mmc will open.
- On the Services mmc, scroll down until you locate Windows Modules Installer.
- Look at the Startup Type column (the 3rd column from the left). If it is set to Automatic, double-click it.
- Then click the drop-down beside Startup type. Next, select Manual. Then click OK.
- Next, locate Windows Update service.
- Double-click it and change the Startup Type to Manual. Click OK to save your changes.
Step 1: Enable Metered Connection Settings
If you enable your network connection as “Metered” Windows update will not update automatically. This gives you control over when to download and install Windows updates.
This is one trick to resolve “Windows Modules Installer Worker High CPU” problem. If you are able to control when updates downloads and install, you can prepare for it. You can stop other tasks, download and install Windows updates then resume your normal tasks.
Here are the steps to set your connection as “Metered”:
- Right-click the Windows logo.
- Then click Settings.
- On Windows Settings, locate Network & Internet and click it. This opens the network you use to connect to the internet. The image below shows that I am connecting via Wifi.
- Next, click Change connection properties. Then scroll down until you find Metered connection. Finally, flip the switch below Set as metered connection on.
Setting your connection as “Metered” effectively means that Windows update will not download automatically. Though this will solve your high CPU problem, you have to ensure that you check for Windows updates manually at least once a month.
Conclusion
“Windows Modules Installer Worker high CPU” is caused when Windows updates download and install automatically. One way to fix this problem is to stop Windows update running automatically.
This is exactly what the steps in this guide accomplishes – give you control over when you download and install updates.
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when i checked it both were set to manual already, i put on metered connection…. restarted…. no change