Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver (base) by Intel Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and 8.
Since Intel RAID Controller Vista 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 |
Display name: | Intel RAID Controller Vista |
Service name: | iaStorV |
Type: | kernel |
Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\iastorv.sys |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | SCSI Miniport |
The Intel RAID Controller Vista service is a kernel mode driver. If Intel RAID Controller Vista 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 iaStorV service has failed to start.
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIntelRAIDControllerVistaWindowsVista.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 iastorv.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.