Nfrd960 - Windows Vista Service
IBM ServeRAID Controller Driver by IBM Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 7 and 8.
Startup Type
Since Nfrd960 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: | Nfrd960 |
| Service name: | nfrd960 |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\nfrd960.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | SCSI Miniport |
Default Behavior
The Nfrd960 service is a kernel mode driver. If Nfrd960 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 nfrd960 service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Nfrd960
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNfrd960WindowsVista.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 nfrd960.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.