Windows has many core processes that keep it running smoothly, and Windows Modules Installer is one of them.

Here’s everything you better know about Windows Modules Installer.

What Is the Windows Modules Installer?

Windows 11 laptop in a dark room

Windows Modules Installer is a system process that constantly checks for available Windows updates and installs them for you.

Can You Disable Windows Modules Installer?

Yes, you might disable Windows Modules Installer.

Windows Modules Installer in Task Manager in Windows 11.

Afterward, your PC should go back to running normally.

That is not normal.

Then, click onUpdate & Securityon the left sidebar and thenTroubleshoot.

“Update & Security” window in Windows 10.

Next, click onAdditional troubleshooterson the right.

UnderGet up and running, clickWindows Updateand then on theRun the troubleshooterbutton.

To spin up the Update Troubleshooter in Windows 11, Right-clickStartand chooseSettings.

“Troubleshoot” window in “Update & Security” in Windows 10.

By default, it will open theSystemsettings in the left sidebar, so scroll down and clickTroubleshooton the right.

Next, click onOther troubleshooters.

Then, findWindows Updatesfrom the list of troubleshooters underMost frequent, and click theRunbutton.

Running the Update Troubleshooter.

“Troubleshoot” option in Windows 11 settings.

Troubleshooter settings in Windows 11.

“Other troubleshooters” settings showing options under “Most frequent."