Arc - Windows 8 Service
Adaptec RAID Storport Driver by PMC-Sierra, Inc..
This service also exists in Windows 7 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Manual | not exists | not exists |
| Pro | Manual | not exists | not exists |
| Enterprise | Manual | not exists | not exists |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Arc |
| Service name: | arc |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\arc.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | SCSI Miniport |
Default Behavior
The Arc service is a kernel mode driver. If Arc fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the arc service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Arc
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreArcWindows8.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer.
Note. Make sure that the arc.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.
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