Windows 8 high disk usage caused by Tiworker.exe

Anonymous
2013-11-04T15:16:48+00:00

Do I need this, what does it do? Can I remove it safely?

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Anonymous
2013-11-05T07:39:34+00:00

Hi Greg,

TiWorker.exe is Windows Modules Installer Worker. It is related to Windows Updates.

Method 1: I would suggest you to run system and maintenance trobulshooter and see if that helps.

a) Press Windows key + W key on your desktop.

b) Write Troubleshooting in the search box on the upper right hand corner.

c) Select the Troubleshooting option obtained after the search.

d) Click on View All option present on the top left corner.

e) Select the System Maintenance.

f) Click on Next to perform the System Maintenance troubleshooter and follow the steps.

Method 2: To resolve the issue with TiWorker.exe, check for updates in Windows Updates and install them.

a. Click on the Windows + X keys and select Control Panel.

b. Click on Windows Updates, in Large Icons View.

c. In the left panel, click on Check for updates.

Method 3: Perform a Clean Boot to see if there is any software conflict as clean boot helps to eliminate software conflicts.

Note: Follow How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot from article KB929135 to reset the computer to normal mode.

For reference:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/improve-pc-performance http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/improve-performance-optimizing-hard-drive

Note: This tool deletes unnecessary or temporary files on your hard drive so you can increase the amount of free storage space.

Do get back and let us know the status of the issue, I will be glad to help you further. We, at Microsoft strive towards excellence.

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Anonymous
2015-02-21T21:20:21+00:00

Hi,

I would suggest you to run online virus scan to check if the issue is with virus.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Hi Vijay,

Thanks for your suggestion, I use AVAST! Internet Security Pro(PAID) & it found 0 problems, my thinking is I have inadvertently deleted needed files from WinSxS folder which was stupid on my part as I know not to mess with system files not knowing what their purpose is, I'm sure I'm not the only one to do this but maybe the only one to admit it & not blame it on the OS, LOL. Anyway I had no other choice but to re-install from a clean drive so I took the opportunity to install W10 & I am so glad I did.

I think this is by far Microsoft's best OS to date, so many great user friendly features & navigate with ease, too many changes I like to list but I do particularly like how quick it loads, about same as any Android phone, & the Task View feature when working with multiple windows, I added a sidebar with my favourite gadgets which is Always on Topso other windows dock to it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-08-01T14:32:19+00:00

    I suggest you don't do anything active on your computer for an hour or two, while checking resource monitor (task manager -> performance -> resource monitor is a link at near the bottom of the dialog box) once in awhile.  TIworker may be doing what it is supposed to do - updating your system.  My seldom used second system had 107 updates to apply when I cranked it up.  I let it run, and when it was finished updating TIworker finished as well.  The updates were being applied by McAfee Security Center. If you are doing other things the updates will not finish as quickly, because often updates are applied as low priority background tasks, which wait until the computer is not being actively used. Also, you will probably need to do a restart to finish installing the updates. That being the case check resource monitor again when the system comes back up. When everything has settled do a second restart and again check the resource monitor. If you have done this and still have a problem you can: This PC (icon on the desktop) -> right click -> manage -> Event Viewer -> Applications and Service Logs -> Microsoft -> Windows -> WindowsUpdateClient -> Click on Operational. In the results box, sort the columns (click on the column header) on Date and Time, and move the right bar up or down as needed to find errors. Click on the error, and see if you can decipher what may be causing the problem. A second place to look would be in the same area: Event Viewer ->Windows Logs -> Click on Application.   Same thing: except sort on Level to look for any recent errors.  Do the same with the other 4 keys (System, Security etc.) The System key is usually pretty helpful. With that information you may be able to discover if there is a problem, and whether or not it needs fixing. Long story short

    • don't do a workaround on something that works. Second, the OS has a million or so lines of compiled code, which can get pretty hairy to diagnose. If you get in too deep its pretty easy to muss up. That's why workarounds don't always work.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-10-21T15:09:10+00:00

    Thank you it works!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-21T13:10:18+00:00

    I was experiencing the same problem and Method 1 worked for me.  There are other threads discussing the solution, but this answer describes exactly what to do, which is most helpful. 

    I actually did a fresh install of Windows 8.1 which did NOT get rid of the issue, however on the clean install running both troubleshooters (only the Windows Update one seemed to find problems) made it go away.  The PC is running much cooler now and the HDD isn't constantly accessing for no apparent reason.  I just hope it stays that way.

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