This service exists in Windows XP only.
Since Hpt3xx 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: | Hpt3xx |
Service name: | hpt3xx |
Type: | kernel |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | SCSI miniport |
The Hpt3xx service is a kernel driver. If the Hpt3xx 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 hpt3xx service has failed to start.
If the Hpt3xx 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 RestoreHpt3xxWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.