This service also exists in Windows 10 and 8.
Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
---|---|---|---|---|
21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Display name: | SD Storage Port Driver |
Service name: | sdstor |
Type: | kernel |
Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\sdstor.sys |
Error control: | normal |
The SD Storage Port Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If SD Storage Port Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the sdstor service has failed to start.
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreSDStoragePortDriverWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the sdstor.sys
file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers
folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.