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Microsoft Store Install Service has High CPU Usage [Solved]
Disabling the service and deleting any related tasks should work for most
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Published onJuly 12, 2024
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If the computer suddenly starts running slow and you head to the Task Manager to identify what’s consuming all the resources, you may find theMicrosoft Store Install Servicetaking up high CPU, sometimes75%-100%!
The problem is usually caused by misconfigured MS Store settings, active tasks, corrupted system files, or issues with theMicrosoft Store Installer Serviceitself.
Before you start troubleshooting, restart the computer and check for improvements. If the CPU usage continues to remain high, install any pending Windows updates.
What can I do if the Microsoft Store Install Service uses high CPU?
1. Turn off auto updates in the Microsoft Store
2. Disable the Microsoft Store Install Service
Disabling theMicrosoft Store Install Servicewon’t cause any issues if you don’t actively rely on the Microsoft Store to install apps. On the contrary, it will free up system resources!
3. End the ScanForUpdates task
If theMicrosoft Store Install Servicekeeps running even after you have disabled it from theService.mscconsole, it might be theScanForUpdatestask to blame for this behaviour, and deleting it will fix things in no time!
Deleting the task also helps if you face high memory (RAM) consumption by theMicrosoft Store Install Service.
4. Repair the corrupt system files
If there arecorrupt system fileson the PC, theMicrosoft Store Install Servicemay show100%CPU usage. In this case, running theDISM commandsand SFC scan will restore all problematic files with their cached copy stored on the PC!
5. Repair/reset the Microsoft Store
If theMicrosoft Store Install Servicecontinues running with high CPU usage, you can repair/reset the app. A reset will delete all Microsoft Store’s data, including the cache stored over time.
When all else fails, the last option is tofactory reset Windows 11, though for 9 out of 10 users, disabling theMicrosoft Store Install Servicewill bring the CPU usage under check!
While you are here, discover some quicktips to makeWindows faster than everand improve app performance.
Which fix worked for you? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
