{"id":173695,"date":"2024-09-26T12:32:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T12:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=173695"},"modified":"2024-09-27T06:05:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T06:05:17","slug":"fix-wmi-provider-host-high-cpu-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-wmi-provider-host-high-cpu-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix WMI Provider Host High CPU Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>A sudden spike in CPU usage is common when you&rsquo;re playing a video game or performing a resource-intensive task. However, there are times when, after installing Windows updates, a third-party application, or even while watching online videos, you may see CPU utilized at 100% with the WMI Provider Host.<\/p><p>The WMI (Windows Modules Installer) Provider Host (WmiPrvSE.exe) is a critical Windows component that enables applications to connect with system hardware and information. High CPU usage issues with this service are usually caused by some particular app or service running in the background and developing excessive WMI queries.<\/p><p>When the WMI Provider Host high CPU usage issue occurs, your system may freeze for a few seconds or become sluggish, disrupting the workflow. Other reasons include a large or corrupted WMI repository, faulty RAM, or malware infection on your system.<\/p><p>Fortunately, the error is fixable. We have compiled proven workarounds to solve the Windows Management Instrumentation High CPU issue. Let&rsquo;s try out these fixes right away!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-fix-wmi-provider-host-high-cpu-usage-issue\"><strong>Methods to Fix WMI Provider Host High CPU Usage Issue<\/strong><\/h2><p>Before proceeding with the methods, ensure that you have a data backup available. Any mistake while following the methods might damage your system and put data at risk.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Perform Clean Boot<\/h3><p>Clean boot starts your system with limited startup applications and drivers to help you identify if any background program is causing the issue. It is somewhat similar to booting your PC in Safe Mode but gives you more control over which service or program runs at startup. This way you may find out and isolate the cause of the problem.<\/p><p>In case fixing the WMI provider host is reflecting a High CPU Usage issue, performing a clean boot can help you identify the background program interfering with the TiWorker.exe process. To do so, follow the given steps:<\/p><p>Sign in to your system with admin credentials, or if you have admin rights, follow the given steps immediately. (Without admin rights, you&rsquo;ll not be able to perform the following steps.)<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + S<\/strong>, and it will open the <strong>Windows Search<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>msconfig<\/strong> in the Search bar, and when you see <strong>System Configuration<\/strong> in the result, click <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-system-configuration.jpg\" alt=\"open system configuration\" class=\"wp-image-173698 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-system-configuration.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-system-configuration-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-system-configuration-150x60.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Services<\/strong> tab of the <strong>System Configuration<\/strong>, select <strong>Hide all Microsoft services<\/strong>, and then select <strong>Disable all<\/strong>. Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> and then <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Hide-all-microsoft-services-and-Disable-all.jpg\" alt=\"select Hide all microsoft services and Disable all\" class=\"wp-image-173699 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Hide-all-microsoft-services-and-Disable-all.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Hide-all-microsoft-services-and-Disable-all-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Hide-all-microsoft-services-and-Disable-all-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, move to the <strong>Startup<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Open Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Go-to-startup-tab-and-click-Open-Task-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"Go to startup tab and click Open Task Manager\" class=\"wp-image-173700 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Go-to-startup-tab-and-click-Open-Task-Manager.jpg 563w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Go-to-startup-tab-and-click-Open-Task-Manager-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Go-to-startup-tab-and-click-Open-Task-Manager-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, select each Enabled item and click <strong>Disable<\/strong> one by one.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/disable-the-problematic-app.jpg\" alt=\"disable the problematic app\" class=\"wp-image-173701 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/disable-the-problematic-app.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/disable-the-problematic-app-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/disable-the-problematic-app-150x134.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, close <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>. On the <strong>Startup<\/strong> tab of System Configuration, select <strong>OK<\/strong> and reboot your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After reboot, your system will be in a clean boot environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Use Event Viewer to identify WMI queries<\/h3><p>High CPU usage by WMI Provider host service can be due to any application or service in your system creating unnecessary WMI queries. You can check the Event Viewer to find the WMI queries related to a particular application or service that may be causing high CPU usage. To do so, follow the steps given below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Event Viewer<\/strong> from Search.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Event-Viewer.jpg\" alt=\"open Event Viewer\" class=\"wp-image-173702 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Event-Viewer.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Event-Viewer-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Event-Viewer-768x283.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Event-Viewer-150x55.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Applications and Services Logs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/go-to-Applications-and-Services-logs-1.jpg\" alt=\"go to Applications and Services logs\" class=\"wp-image-173706 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/go-to-Applications-and-Services-logs-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/go-to-Applications-and-Services-logs-1-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/go-to-Applications-and-Services-logs-1-150x89.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, navigate to <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> and then select <strong>Windows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Navigate-to-Microsoft-and-click-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"Navigate to Microsoft and click Windows\" class=\"wp-image-173704 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Navigate-to-Microsoft-and-click-Windows.jpg 530w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Navigate-to-Microsoft-and-click-Windows-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Navigate-to-Microsoft-and-click-Windows-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand the <strong>Windows<\/strong> category there, and then open <strong>WMI-Activity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/expand-Windows-and-click-WMI-Acitvity-1.jpg\" alt=\"expand Windows and click WMI Acitvity\" class=\"wp-image-173707 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/expand-Windows-and-click-WMI-Acitvity-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/expand-Windows-and-click-WMI-Acitvity-1-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/expand-Windows-and-click-WMI-Acitvity-1-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, open <strong>Operational logs<\/strong> under <strong>WMI-Activity<\/strong> and look for <strong>Errors<\/strong> there.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Operational-logs-under-WMI-Activity-and-search-for-Errors.jpg\" alt=\"select Operational logs under WMI Activity and search for Errors\" class=\"wp-image-173708 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Operational-logs-under-WMI-Activity-and-search-for-Errors.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Operational-logs-under-WMI-Activity-and-search-for-Errors-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Operational-logs-under-WMI-Activity-and-search-for-Errors-150x82.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can double-click the <strong>Error<\/strong> and then go to the <strong>Details<\/strong> tab to learn more about what specific application or service failed or is making problematic queries.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"623\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Error-and-go-to-Details-tab.jpg\" alt=\"open Error and go to Details tab\" class=\"wp-image-173730 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Error-and-go-to-Details-tab.jpg 623w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Error-and-go-to-Details-tab-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-Error-and-go-to-Details-tab-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Restart WMI Provider Host Service<\/h3><p>Sometimes, WMI Provider Host Services may occupy too much of your system resources, leading to crashes in the worst scenarios. However, since it is a crucial Windows component that works as an intermediary between the hardware and software, allowing applications to access the system information. So, stopping it is not advised. But you can restart it and see if it impacts CPU usage. To do so, follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Search<\/strong>, and <strong>Open<\/strong> the <strong>Services<\/strong> from the result.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-Services-from-Search.jpg\" alt=\"Open Services from Search\" class=\"wp-image-173709 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-Services-from-Search.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-Services-from-Search-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-Services-from-Search-150x72.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate <strong>Windows Management Instrumentation<\/strong> services, right-click on it, and select <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Locate-WIndows-Management-Instrumentation.jpg\" alt=\"Locate Windows Management Instrumentation and click Restart\" class=\"wp-image-173710 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Locate-WIndows-Management-Instrumentation.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Locate-WIndows-Management-Instrumentation-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Locate-WIndows-Management-Instrumentation-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and run it as administrator.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/run-cmd-as-administrator-1.jpg\" alt=\"run cmd as administrator\" class=\"wp-image-173711 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/run-cmd-as-administrator-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/run-cmd-as-administrator-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/run-cmd-as-administrator-1-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type the following commands one by one and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong> after each command.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>net stop iphlpsvc<\/p><p>net stop wscsvc<\/p><p>net stop Winmgmt<\/p><p>net start Winmgmt<\/p><p>net start wscsvc<\/p><p>net start iphlpsvc<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"581\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stop-and-start-WMI-Provider-host-services.jpg\" alt=\"stop and start WMI Provider host services\" class=\"wp-image-173712 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stop-and-start-WMI-Provider-host-services.jpg 581w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stop-and-start-WMI-Provider-host-services-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stop-and-start-WMI-Provider-host-services-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stop-and-start-WMI-Provider-host-services-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/figure><p>Once done, reboot your system and see if the WMI Provider Host High CPU usage issue is fixed now.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><u>Note:<\/u><\/strong> Be careful while running these commands, as one mistake can disrupt the whole process and cause system to malfunction. Ensure that you have a backup ready. Else, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\">professional data recovery software<\/a>, such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional. This DIY software efficiently recovers all data types from Windows PCs and supported storage media drives. It can also restore data from unbootable, crashed, or BSoD-affected systems.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Set Windows Installer Startup to Manual<\/h3><p>Windows Modules Installer Worker updates automatically, leading to high CPU consumption. To prevent this, you can set WMI Startup to Manual. This will help you get important updates at your convenience or when you have the system resources to spare. Windows automatically notifies you when an update is available to install.<\/p><p>The steps to set Windows Modules Installer Startup to Manual are as follows:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog box (press Windows + R), and type <strong>services.msc<\/strong>. Click <strong>OK<\/strong> or press <strong>Enter<\/strong>. (You can also access <strong>Services<\/strong> from <strong>Windows Search<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-services-from-Run-dialog-box.jpg\" alt=\"open services from Run dialog box\" class=\"wp-image-173713 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-services-from-Run-dialog-box.jpg 387w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-services-from-Run-dialog-box-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-services-from-Run-dialog-box-150x76.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate <strong>Windows Modules Installer<\/strong> there, right-click on it, and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-WIndows-Modules-Installer-Properties.jpg\" alt=\"open WIndows Modules Installer Properties\" class=\"wp-image-173714 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-WIndows-Modules-Installer-Properties.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-WIndows-Modules-Installer-Properties-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-WIndows-Modules-Installer-Properties-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, in the <strong>Startup<\/strong> type, select <strong>Manual<\/strong> from the drop-down list. Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> to confirm the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Set-WMI-Startup-type-to-Manual.jpg\" alt=\"Set WMI Startup type to Manual\" class=\"wp-image-173715 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Set-WMI-Startup-type-to-Manual.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Set-WMI-Startup-type-to-Manual-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Set-WMI-Startup-type-to-Manual-150x174.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure><p>Once done, reboot your system and see if the issue is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Run Memory Diagnostics<\/h3><p>Some users stated that faulty RAM was the real culprit behind Windows Modules Installer Worker&rsquo;s high CPU usage issue. You can also run Windows Memory Diagnostics, a built-in tool to test the RAM and rectify the problem.<\/p><p>Steps to run Windows Memory Diagnostics are as follows:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Search<\/strong>, type <strong>Memory Diagnostics<\/strong> and click <strong>Open<\/strong> when you see Windows Memory Diagnostic in the search result.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-WIndows-memory-diagnostic.jpg\" alt=\"open WIndows memory diagnostic\" class=\"wp-image-173716 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-WIndows-memory-diagnostic.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-WIndows-memory-diagnostic-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/open-WIndows-memory-diagnostic-150x57.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can alternatively open <strong>Memory Diagnostic<\/strong> by running it from the <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog box by typing <strong>mdsched.exe<\/strong> command and <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/type-mdsched.jpg\" alt=\"type mdsched\" class=\"wp-image-173717 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/type-mdsched.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/type-mdsched-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/type-mdsched-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Restart now&nbsp;and check for the problems<\/strong> on the following prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/click-Restart-now-and-check-for-problems.jpg\" alt=\"click Restart now and check for problems\" class=\"wp-image-173718 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/click-Restart-now-and-check-for-problems.jpg 412w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/click-Restart-now-and-check-for-problems-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/click-Restart-now-and-check-for-problems-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, the system will reboot with the test window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the test complete and see if any issues are found in the result.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If the result shows that your RAM has gone bad, replace it with a new one. If its status appears fine, proceed with the next method and try to resolve the issue.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Run a malware scan on your system<\/h3><p>Sometimes, malware or virus on your system can be the real culprit behind the WMI provider host high CPU usage. You can run a malware scan on your system to ensure that there is a virus causing the problem. To do so, follow the steps below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>, go to <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>, and then go to <strong>Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There, click <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Virus-threat-protection.jpg\" alt=\"select Virus &amp; threat protection\" class=\"wp-image-173719 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Virus-threat-protection.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Virus-threat-protection-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Virus-threat-protection-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the further prompts to scan your system for malware.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there are no signs of malware, proceed with the following method.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 Uninstall Problematic Windows Update<\/h3><p>Many users have reported that after installing some Windows updates, they started experiencing issues with WMI provider host consuming high or even 100% CPU usage. This even led to the system freezing completely, disrupting the whole work. So, in this case, boot your system into Safe Mode with Networking and then uninstall all the recent Windows updates.<\/p><p>Steps to uninstall the recently installed Windows Updates are given below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings (Windows + I),<\/strong> and then go to <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Update-Security.jpg\" alt=\"select Update &amp; Security\" class=\"wp-image-173721 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Update-Security.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Update-Security-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Update-Security-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, go to <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> and then open <strong>View update history<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-View-update-history.jpg\" alt=\"select View update history\" class=\"wp-image-173722 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-View-update-history.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-View-update-history-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-View-update-history-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the next prompt, click <strong>Uninstall updates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Uninstall-updates.jpg\" alt=\"select Uninstall updates\" class=\"wp-image-173723 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Uninstall-updates.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Uninstall-updates-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/select-Uninstall-updates-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the update you installed recently, right-click on it, and then click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Uninstall-buggy-update.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall buggy update\" class=\"wp-image-173724 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Uninstall-buggy-update.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Uninstall-buggy-update-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Uninstall-buggy-update-150x73.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure><p>Once installed, check if the Windows Modules Installer Provider Host High CPU Usage consumption issue is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 Uninstall Buggy Drivers<\/h3><p>Outdated or incompatible drivers may also cause this problem. If you have started facing the issue after installing a particular device driver, try uninstalling it and see if it gets resolved.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the <strong>Start<\/strong> <strong>Menu<\/strong> by pressing <strong>Windows + X<\/strong>, and then open <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"263\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-Device-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"Open Device Manager\" class=\"wp-image-173726 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-Device-Manager.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-Device-Manager-130x300.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Open-Device-Manager-150x347.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, select and expand the category for which you might have installed the drivers recently. For example, we&rsquo;ve expanded the <strong>Disk Drives<\/strong> category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the driver in the category and then click <strong>Uninstall device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Uninstall-device-to-uninstall-TPM-driver.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall device to uninstall TPM driver\" class=\"wp-image-173728 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Uninstall-device-to-uninstall-TPM-driver.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Uninstall-device-to-uninstall-TPM-driver-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Uninstall-device-to-uninstall-TPM-driver-150x143.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the next prompt, click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> again.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Click-Uninstall-to-confirm-removing-device-drivers.jpg\" alt=\"Click Uninstall to confirm removing device drivers\" class=\"wp-image-173727 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Click-Uninstall-to-confirm-removing-device-drivers.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Click-Uninstall-to-confirm-removing-device-drivers-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Click-Uninstall-to-confirm-removing-device-drivers-150x104.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><p>The driver for the selected device will be uninstalled. Once done, see if the issue is resolved.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion:\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2><p>The WMI Provider Host&rsquo;s High CPU Usage issue can be fixed with the methods discussed above. However, if a particular WMI provider seems to be causing <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/windows-server\/system-management-components\/troubleshoot-wmi-high-cpu-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a high CPU usage issue<\/a>, isolate it using the wmic command to run it&nbsp;<\/span>in its own process. If there is a large or corrupted WMI Repository, don&rsquo;t start rebuilding it right away, as it may severely damage your system, putting data at risk. First, back up your system data and then proceed with the troubleshooting methods. If you encounter data loss after performing any troubleshooting method, use professional data recovery software to recover data efficiently.<\/p><p>Let us know which methods helped you fix the issue. 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