IScsiPort Driver - Windows Vista Service
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and 8.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Business | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | IScsiPort Driver |
| Service name: | iScsiPrt |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\msiscsi.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The IScsiPort Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If IScsiPort Driver 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 iScsiPrt service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of IScsiPort Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIScsiPortDriverWindowsVista.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 msiscsi.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.