Fix TrustedInstaller.exe High CPU Usage Issue

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The executable file TrustedInstaller.exe is used by a service called “Windows Module Installer” used to install Windows updates and hotfixes. Runs automatically in the background and installs updates silently. Running TrustedInstaller.exe in the background is not a hindrance, despite this, the problem starts when it starts to consume too much processing power, memory and causes the system to freeze. If you notice that the program TrustedInstaller always runs in the background and it consumes too much CPU, you need to know what services use this program and stop that service. Most viruses, Trojans or malicious programs use this program to download and enforce malicious content from the Internet.

How to fix high CPU usage of TrustedInstaller.exe in Windows 7/8/10 y Windows Server

In the process manager, if you find that the program TrustedInstaller.exe continuously uses high CPU usage Y consuming a 50% and more processing power, is an alert for you to solve this problem as soon as possible. Here, in this tutorial, I will explain most of the tried and true methods to fix this problem.

Method 1: fix with advanced system repair tool

Most of the time, the files dll faltantes generan este problema. Some services require a specific dll file to run properly, but when this file disappears from your computer; the service enters a deadlock situation and always runs in the background. The advanced system repair tool scans the entire PC for problems and repairs almost every corner of the PC. Fix the remaining system file problem, like dll file, the exe file, the ocx file, the sys file, etc. and the repair log file.

Method 2: Run the boot time scan with the registered antivirus tool

The cleaning system with the antivirus is not enough and you need to run Boot time scan a detener TrunstedInstaller.exe if it is taking up too much CPU. Almost all antivirus have the boot time scan option and you simply enable it and start scanning.. When you restart your PC, this scan will start and remove most critical services.

Method 3: disable automatic updates

Windows always checks for the latest updates and, when they are available, automatically starts downloading and installing on your PC. Here, TrustedInstaller.exe kicks in and completes the update procedure. At some time, due to an unknown reason, the updates could not be completed and the trustinstaller.exe procedure always keeps running in the background. In this situation Disable automatic Windows update and reboot your system. Hopefully, you will notice that the TrustedInstaller.exe procedure disappears from the process manager window.

Method 4: STOP the Windows module installer running TrustedInstaller.exe

If nothing helps, then stop the windows module installer which runs TrustedInstaller.exe. Here is the complete guide to stop the Windows Module Installer.

1. Open To run Dialog box and type msconfig and press Enter. It will open the configuration window. Ir Service Tab and search Windows Module Installer.

2. Mark off the box and click OK save money.
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3. Open Services Windows. Kind services on Run dialog and press OK.

4. Find the Windows Module Installer Y double click in that. Will open the properties window. Here, change the startup type to MANUAL and later save and exit.
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5. Restart your PC. You will find that the procedure TrustedInstaller.exe has stopped and disappear from the process manager.

Method 5: Fix log file problem

If there are any wrong entries, faltantes o dañadas en el archivo de registro que está de forma directa relacionado con Windows Update, you may have difficulties at various times. Fixing the log file yourself is not easy and can cause serious system problems later. You can only restore the log file if you have previously backed up. If you don't have a backup, use advanced system repair tool to repair the registry file.

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