What is the MoUSO core worker process (mousocoreworker.exe)? Is it safe to delete

Did your device turn on automatically even if it was in sleep mode? Well, it’s because of MoUSO’s core workflow. This is the main Windows process that runs in the background. But many users report that this process consumes a lot of RAM and CPU. Keep reading this post to learn all about the basic MoUSO workflow and how to uninstall it.

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What is the basic MoUSO workflow? Is it safe to delete musocoreworker.exe?

MoUSO’s core worker process, i.e. mousocoreworker.exe, is a Windows process that provides system protection against ever-growing system threats. This process runs in the background when you check or try to install a Windows update. It can turn on your device automatically if it scans for any issues while downloading or installing an update.

Is MoUSOCoreWorker.exe malware?

Windows primarily uses this process to manage update sessions. It also protects Windows from malware and viruses when an update is downloaded. This Windows process runs in the background and does not affect other applications and programs.

However, sometimes this process can result in high CPU and RAM usage due to some others. This mostly happens due to pending download or installation of Windows Updates, unknown errors in Windows Update services and malware. You can check how much memory this process is consuming by using the Task Manager.

Disable MoUSOCoreWorker.exe in Windows

Since this is an official Microsoft utility, it is recommended that you uninstall it. Removing it from your PC may cause update issues. However, if this process is causing heavy disk usage on your device, you may want to disable it. But you will do so at your own risk. Be sure to back up your data in case something goes wrong. Below are some steps to help you disable the MoUSO Core Worker process:

Using the Rditor Registry

You can use the Registry Editor to disable the main MoUSO workflow. Here is how you can do it:

  • Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  • Type the following and press Enter.
    regedit
  • When the Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following path.
    Компьютер\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ПРОГРАММНОЕ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЕ\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
  • Right-click in the right pane and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  • Rename the value to NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers.
  • After that, right-click on the generated value and select Edit.
  • Set the Value to 1 and click OK to save the changes.
  • Now close the Registry Editor and reboot your device. You have now disabled the main workflow.

Using the Task Manager

Here is how you can do it:

  • Click “Start”and search for “Task Manager”.
  • Scroll down and find the main MoUSO workflow.
  • If the process is consuming more memory than usual, click End Task at the bottom.

Conclusion

That was all about the main MoUSO worker process (mousocoreworker.exe) and how it can be disabled. We hope that the steps mentioned above were able to help you. If you still have any issues please leave a comment below.

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