SiSRaid4 - Windows Vista Service
SiS AHCI Stor-Miniport Driver by Silicon Integrated Systems.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and 8.
Startup Type
Since SiSRaid4 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: | SiSRaid4 |
| Service name: | SiSRaid4 |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\sisraid4.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | SCSI Miniport |
Default Behavior
The SiSRaid4 service is a kernel mode driver. If SiSRaid4 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 SiSRaid4 service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of SiSRaid4
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreSiSRaid4WindowsVista.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 sisraid4.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.