Fix Windows Modules Installer Worker high CPU usage on Windows 10

Many users face the same problem of their Windows Modules Installer Worker occupying a much higher CPU usage than the rest. If you don’t know what is Windows Modules Installer Worker, then here is a quick knowledge for you. It is nothing but a Windows Update Service and it is constantly in search of the latest upgradations and also performs the work of installation.

How can you solve the problem?

Basically, there are two different procedures in which you can solve this problem and both of them are explained below.

Procedure 1: By selecting the manual mode for your Windows Update

Procedure 2: By updating the device drivers

Procedure 1: By selecting the manual mode for your Windows Update

Step 1: You will find the Windows key on the left-hand bottom line of your keyboard. Press that and together. The Run box will open.

Step 2: In the Run box, write the command services.msc and then select OK. 



 

Run

 

Step 3: Scroll down the window and you will get Windows Modules Installer. Double click on the option.

 

Modules Installer

 

Step 4 – In the startup type, choose the option Manual. Then click on Apply and then on OK. 

 

Manual

 

Step 5: The previous Services window will appear again. A little towards the bottom you will find Windows Update. Double click on it.

 

Windows Update

 

Step 6: There too you have to select Manual in the Startup Type. After that click on Apply and then on OK.

 

Update

Step 7: Once you have done this, the usage percentage of CPU should be normal but in case that doesn’t happen you should follow the second procedure. And if the first procedure is successful, then you can stop the automated installation of updates in Windows 10.

This is how it can be done-

Method 1: If you are on a Wifi Network

Step 1: From Start select Settings. After that click on Network & Internet. From there select Wifi and then choose Manage Known Networks. 

 

Wifi

 

Step 2: From the list of networks, choose the correct one and then click on Properties.

 

Properties

 

Step 3: Then turn the Metered Connection to On position.

 

Metered Connection

Method 2: If you are on an Ethernet Network

Step 1: Open the Run dialog box by pressing and Windows key together.

Step 2: In the box, type the command regedit and then click on OK.

 

Run1

Step 3: In the User Account Control or UAC box that will appear, select Yes. 

Step 4: In the Registry Editor that opens, select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. After that click on Software. From the list, select Microsoft. Then click on Windows NT followed by Current Version. After that click on Network List and from the list you will see an option DefaultMediaCost. On this option make a right-click and then choose Permissions.

 

Permissions

 

Step 5: Select the option Add.

 



Add

Step 6: You will find a box where on the top it is written Enter the Object Names. There you have to enter the user name and then click on Check Names and finally select OK.

Checknames

 

Step 7: Click on the user name that you have just added. Tick the box under for Allow beside the option Full Control. Then select Apply and then select OK.

 

Allow

Step 8: Make a double-click on the option Ethernet. Enter in the Value Data. Select OK. Close the window.

Ethernetvalue

Step 9: Reboot your PC.

Procedure 2: By updating the device drivers

If your device drivers are obsolete or incorrect, they can lead to this error. So, it is always better to update your drivers.