
Windows Update High CPU Usage Troubleshooting Checklist
If your system feels sluggish and Task Manager shows high CPU usage from TiWorker.exe

If your system feels sluggish and Task Manager shows high CPU usage from TiWorker.exe

You might see an error like "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN" or "ERR_NAME_N...

You're browsing in Chrome and suddenly see "SSL protocol error" or "ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR." The ...

If you see "Windows Defender service not running" or a red warning in Security Center, the underl...

When you see ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'username'@'hostname' (using passwo...

You enter your BitLocker PIN or startup key, and Windows 11 shows 'Authentication failed.' This u...