problems with the Windows module installer

If you feel that your computer is very slow despite having enough RAM and there are not many applications running, then you may be a victim of Windows Modules Installer Worker high CPU usage issue. The Windows Modules Installer is a Windows update service that runs in the background and checks for Windows updates. Although the task of this service is quite useful, can take over your entire PC by consuming the 50% or more of the resources.

You can confirm the problem by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ESC. This will open the task manager. Make sure the Processes tab is selected, scroll down and look for a process called Windows Module Installer. This should be in the background processes section. If you look at the information provided on the front of the Windows module installer, you will also be able to see how much memory this process occupies. If your computer is very slow, then memory usage will probably exceed the 50%. There is nothing you can do to make the process run in the background because it starts automatically. Therefore, while the process is running, what will happen while using the PC, will definitely keep the computer slow.

The reason behind this, as mentioned earlier, is the Windows module installation service. This is basically a Windows update service. The memory that this service occupies is basically due to the service looking for Windows Update in the background. Although the process will most likely run and consume a lot of resources on versions of Windows prior to Windows 10, Windows users 10 have also experienced this problem.

There are a couple of solutions for this problem listed below. Review each of these methods and see which one solves the problem for you..

Method 1: Windows manual update

The first thing to do is switch Windows Update to manual mode. Since the service starts automatically, switching to manual mode and turning it off is a very good solution to this problem.

1. Hold down the Windows key and press R

2. Type of services. msc and hit Enter

1. Find and double click on the service called Windows Module Installer

1. Select Manual from the drop-down menu in the Startup Type section.

1. Click Stop if the service status is Running. This should be in the Service Status section

2. Click Apply and then OK

1. Find and double click Windows Update

2. Select Manual from the drop-down menu in the Startup Type section.

1. Click Stop if the service status is Running. This should be in the Service Status section

2. Click Apply and then OK

Once you are done, should be ready to go.

Note: Windows updates are important to your system and also provide many security updates. These updates are crucial for your system. How did you configure the Windows update in manual?, don't forget to check for updates manually.

Method 2: problem solving

You can also use Windows built-in troubleshooter to solve this problem. This has worked for many users.

1. Hold down the Windows key and press R

2. Control type. exe / name Microsoft.Troubleshooting and hit Enter

1. Click See All

1. Select System Maintenance

1. Click Advanced and make sure the option that says Apply repairs automatically is checked

1. Click Next

Wait for Windows to resolve your system problems and any that it may encounter. Once the process is finished, check for updates and you can start working.