If you are facing Intel RST Service is not running in Windows 10 problem and showing this error at ‘Intel RST Service’ icon right-side of your Windows Taskbar, then you are in right place to fix this issue. The main reason behind this problem is either the ‘Intel RST Service’ is not running or its startup type is not set correctly. Anyway, you can start this service in Windows again and fix this issue with our instructions. Let’s starts the discussion in details.
What is ‘Intel RST Service’ in Windows 10?
‘Intel RST’ stands for ‘Intel Rapid Storage Technology’. Intel RST is Windows OS based software offers your Windows device improved performance and reliability for Systems equipped with SATA (Serial ATA) disks for desktop, mobile, and server platforms.
With enabled Intel RST Service and running, you can advantages of improved performance and lower consumption when you are using one or multiple SATA disk drives and you can increase protection against data loss in event for disk failure when you are using more one disk.
Is Intel RST Driver Necessary in Windows-based device?
If you have Intel RST feature enabled in BIOS, then Intel RST Driver installation is required. Note that RST driver is required only when if you have RAID volume configured or have RST enabled. If you have AHCI feature enabled, then Intel RST driver is not required to install.
To check if you have Intel RST mode enabled or AHCI mode enabled in BIOS, restart your computer and enter into BIOS, go to ‘Advanced > Devices > SATA’, and check if it shows AHCI, then you are not required to have Intel RST drivers installed. But if it shows Intel RST mode, then Intel RST Drivers must be installed to function.
‘Intel RST Service is not running’ problem in Windows 10 occur possibly due to outdated/corrupted Intel RST driver or its driver is not installed properly. This error can also occur if Intel RST Service is enabled or its startup type is not set correctly. Let’s go for the solution to fix.
How to Intel RST Service is not running in Windows 10?
Method 1: Check if ‘Intel Rapid Storage Technology’ or ‘IAStorDataMgrsvc’ process is running in ‘Task Manager’
You can try to fix this problem by restarting the Intel RST process in ‘Task Manager’
Step 1: Press “CTRL + SHIFT + ESC” keys together from keyboard to open ‘Task Manager’
Step 2: In the ‘Task Manager’ window, click on ‘services’ tab and look for ‘Intel Rapid Storage Technology’ process.
Step 3: If this process/service is not running, right-click on it and select ‘Start’, and save changes and exit ‘Task Manager’. Check if the problem is resolved.
Method 2: Check the status Intel RST Service in ‘Services’ window
As mentioned, this problem usually occurs if Intel Rapid Storage Technology Service is not showing as ‘Running’ in ‘Services’.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys together from keyboard to open ‘Run Dialog Box’
Step 2: In the opened ‘Run Dialog Box’, type ‘Services.msc’ and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘Services’ window
Step 3: In the opened ‘Services’ window, locate ‘Intel Rapid Storage Technology’ service in list of services
Step 4: Double-click on Intel RST Service or Intel Rapid Storage Technology Service to open its ‘Properties’
Step 5: In the opened ‘Properties’ window, select ‘Automatic’ from ‘Startup type’ dropdown and click on ‘Start’ button
Step 6: Finally, click on ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ to save the changes, and check if the problem is resolved.
Method 3: If Intel RST Service is not running in ‘Services’ Window, restart the service
Step 1: Follow ‘step 1 to step 3’ of above method to locate Intel Rapid Storage Technology in ‘Services’ window
Step 2: If the service is not running, right-click on the Intel RST service and select ‘Start’
Step 3: Or you can try to fix this issue by right-click Intel RST service and select ‘STOP’ and then again right-click on it and select ‘Start’
Step 4: Once done, close ‘Services’ window and check if the trouble is resolved.
Method 4: How to reinstall or update Intel RST Driver in Windows 10?
Update Intel RST Driver in Windows 10:
Intel RST Driver is required if you have Intel RST Mode enabled in BIOS. If this driver is outdated/corrupted, then you need to update the driver to latest version to fix.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys together from keyboard and select ‘Device Manager’
Step 2: In the opened ‘Device Manager’, locate and expand ‘Disk Drives’ category
Step 3: Right-click on your Intel Rapid Storage Technology supporting System and select ‘Update driver’
Step 4: Follow on-screen instructions to finish update. Once done, restart your computer to see the changes and check if the trouble is resolved.
Reinstall Intel RST Driver in Windows 10:
You can try to fix by uninstalling the previous one and reinstall the latest Intel RST driver in Windows 10
Step 1: Follow ‘step 1 and step 2’ to expand ‘Disk Drives’ category in ‘Device Manager’
Step 2: Right-click on your Intel Rapid Storage Technology supporting platform, and select ‘Uninstall Device’
Step 3: Follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstallation and then restart your computer
Step 4: Open your browser and visit ‘Intel Drivers & Downloads Page’ official page and look for Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) and download the latest Intel RST driver ‘SetupRST.exe’.
Step 5: Double-click on ‘setup file’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish installation. Once done, reboot your computer to see the changes.
Conclusion
I hope this post helped you on How to fix Intel RST Service is not running in Windows 10 with several easy methods. Intel RST service helps to improve overall System performance from average mark, and will work computers which are having SATA disks installed in them. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
