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
    2016-02-14T08:12:39+00:00

    Hi Shane great reply to this list.

    like you I had my machine running great it use to boot up in less than 10 seconds from hibernation and less than 30 seconds from power off with windows 7 which slowed down to around 15 seconds when I updated it to windows 8/8.1 now with windows 10 pro 64 it takes at least 2 to 3 times the amount of time to do also just scrolling down web pages/documents jumps around even though it is only using 10 to 15% or processor power and nowhere near the speed of my internet connection which I am lucky to live where there is virgin fiber connected which gives me 200 Mb speed just about all the time I have been thinking of returning to windows 7 to get back to where I use to be I see no reason why windows 10 should be so slow I have my operating system and all programs on a 1 TB SSD and have 16 GB ram along with a fast processor a i7-3820 running at 3.6GHz native and 4.2GHz on boost if there was any way of speeding it back up to what I had when I first built it I would do it (within reasonable cost) but I have no idea what I could do to achieve an extra speed.

    good luck with finding a fix.

    Regards Poppy Ann.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-02-14T04:39:28+00:00

    So, I've run the troubleshooter many times, tried the installs (to a point-> I will elaborate further in paragraph below) and done all I can think of except clean boot (which I would prefer not to do if possible).......... The thing is............. I didn't have ANY of these problems UNTIL I started downloading these b.s. updates.... during which I have encountered latent processes among the supposed "security" updates (**** like win 10 push notifications; recently I have also noticed the appearance of Windows Audio-Device Graph Isolation........... I am a full-time student who appreciates performance immensely whenever I have my online classroom open, my digital library/bookshelf, several tabs of research content in my browser, Word, and whatever else I may need for the particular assignment underway...... The deceiving strategies employed by Microsoft to include sh*t that is NOT security related within these updates is a terrible reflection of corporate character to regulate within aboveboard practices (I hope you guys read this-------- I am just a simple user of the services I have listed above, I have paid for my device, invested my efforts and time into setting it up as I see most beneficial to the goal of performance, and I mind my own from then on, why is it that I must continue to deal with the "sticky-finger-tamperings" that are supposed to be under the guise of "critical/important security" from a name such as Microsoft (which, lets face it, hasn't been the most respectable, upright, transparent or trustworthy symbol as they should be under the higher principles of human conduct--- yet, I'm supposed to conduct myself under these mores/scruples in trusting that they have my best interests in mind (yeah, right, a lot of confidence I have there....and fading all the more with each (aplenty) shady instance.... I have done nothing other than support your advances with my purchase/utilization of your services- no matter how minimal they may be-- why aren't you upholding the simplest details of your end up- the basics, don't give me what I don't ask for, don't give me what I don't need, don't take away what is best, and STOP FIXING WHAT ISN"T BROKEN....... the wheel is no more efficient as an octagon than it is as a smooth circle with a chisel to it.....If it is "broken" or in need of improved security measures----then keep it as that- SECURITY- nothing more....  (Now, for those who are not among those to which I refer above, and are bonafide beneficially contributing individuals, I thank you for your service, your time, and your efforts... It is even more passionately appreciated through my gratitude than that of the fervor demonstrated within my disgruntled frustrations, but I have already typed up a lengthy piece of my mind on the latter of the two, ant the former (my gratitude) would be even longer in thanks to those who so deserve it..........)

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-02-12T23:48:48+00:00

    My computer failed an update would that have caused this program to use up all me cpu?

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