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Typically, TiWorker.exe runs quietly in the background on your Windows system and doesn't consume system resources (CPU, RAM, Disk). It only consumes resources when checking for new updates and initiating installations. TiWorker.exe will release resources once the update process is completed.
Addressing TiWorker.exe High Resource Usage
However, for some inexplicable reason, if Windows Update fails to function on Windows 8, 8.1, 10, the system resources occupied by TiWorker will be substantial and wasteful. Therefore, this article will guide you through some solutions to fix TiWorker.exe high system resource usage.
Guide to Resolving TiWorker.exe High System Resource Usage
1. Manually Check and Update Windows
This is the first thing you should do when TiWorker consumes excessive system resources.
Step 1: Access the Settings app (using the Windows + R key combination) => Update and Security => Windows Update
Click on Check for updates.
Step 2: Wait for Windows to check for updates and install them automatically. After the updates are installed, TiWorker will return to running quietly in the background without consuming system resources anymore.
2. Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder
SoftwareDistribution is the directory where Windows update files are stored after being downloaded. If any of these files are corrupted, it can disrupt the Windows update process, causing the TiWorker process to start consuming a lot of system resources.
To address the above issue, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run window, type “services.msc” in the empty box, and then click OK.
Step 3: Access the directory C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution. Delete all files in that folder.
Step 4: Restart your computer, then manually check and update Windows as instructed in step (1).
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and System Maintenance
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
According to Microsoft experts' recommendations, running the Windows Update troubleshooter will facilitate diagnosing and fixing Windows Update issues more easily.
Step 1: Access the Control Panel on your computer, then select Troubleshooting.
Step 2: In the Troubleshooting interface, select View all.
Step 3: In the list, click on Windows Update.
Step 4: The process of reviewing and fixing errors begins. After completion, restart your computer.
Run System Maintenance.
Step 1: Follow the steps above to access Troubleshooting, select System Maintenance from the list.
Step 2: The system will begin checking and reviewing system errors. It will automatically fix errors (if any), restart your computer to complete.
Scan and Repair Corrupted System Files.
Sometimes, corrupted system files can lead to increased system resource usage. You can use the sfc command in Command Prompt to scan and repair corrupted system files.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt by pressing the Windows + R key combination, type “CMD” in the empty box, then press Enter.
Step 2: In the CMD window, enter the command line sfc /scannow
Press Enter to initiate.
Note: During the system scan process, please refrain from using the computer.
You can also use the command Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth to initiate the DISM tool to scan and repair corrupted Windows files.
Set Priority Level for TiWorker
If all the above methods prove ineffective, you need to set the priority level for TiWorker back to Low.
Step 1: Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to open Task Manager
Step 2: Select the Details tab, find the TiWorker.exe process, right-click on it, select Set priority, and switch it to Low.
After trying all the above methods and still unable to resolve the issue, you should completely disable the Windows Update Service and wait for new updates from Windows, such as upgrading to Windows 10 Anniversary, for example.
In addition, to tackle the issue of Windows 10 Anniversary encountering a full disk error, follow the instructions below to fix the Windows 10 Anniversary full disk error.
