Adpahci - Windows Vista Service
Adaptec Windows SATA Storport Driver by Adaptec, Inc..
This service also exists in Windows 7 and 8.
Startup Type
Since Adpahci is a kernel mode driver, its startup might be configured depending on installed hardware. Changing its startup configuration might cause hardware issues. In the table below you can see how it is configured on my system, but your default settings might differ from mine.
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Home Basic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Home Premium | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Business | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Ultimate | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Adpahci |
| Service name: | adpahci |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\adpahci.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | SCSI Miniport |
Default Behavior
The Adpahci service is a kernel mode driver. If Adpahci fails to start, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the adpahci service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Adpahci
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreAdpahciWindowsVista.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 to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the adpahci.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows Vista installation media.