This service also exists in Windows 7 and Vista.
Since Aic78xx is a kernel driver, its startup might be configured depending on installed hardware. Changing its startup configuration might cause unexpected 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 XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Home | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Professional | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Display name: | Aic78xx |
Service name: | aic78xx |
Type: | kernel |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | SCSI miniport |
The Aic78xx service is a kernel driver. If the Aic78xx fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the aic78xx service has failed to start.
If the Aic78xx is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreAic78xxWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.