Download and Fix storahci.sys

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing storahci.sys files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent storahci.sys file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

storahci.sys file MS AHCI Storport Miniport Driver. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of storahci.sys related errors on your device. You can also download storahci.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix storahci.sys errors

1 Information about storahci.sys file
2 Errors related to storahci.sys file
3 How to fix storahci.sys related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download storahci.sys

4.1 List of storahci.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	storahci.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	MS AHCI Storport Miniport Driver

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common storahci.sys file related problems

There are various types of errors related to storahci.sys file. storahci.sys file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to storahci.sys file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

storahci.sys is corrupted
storahci.sys cannot be located
Runtime Error - storahci.sys
storahci.sys file error
storahci.sys file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register storahci.sys file:
storahci.sys file could not be loaded
storahci.sys file doesn't exist

storahci.sys

Application could not be started because storahci.sys file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to storahci.sys can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing storahci.sys file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix storahci.sys errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

storahci.sys file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with storahci.sys file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to storahci.sys file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of storahci.sys or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to storahci.sys file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the storahci.sys file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the storahci.sys file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the storahci.sys file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace storahci.sys file

The last solution is to manually download and replace storahci.sys file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded storahci.sys file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of storahci.sys file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

If the steps did not solve your storahci.sys file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename storahci.sys

System Windows 10

File size 122272 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f68a26cb7b84578ed39202213e2ee486
	SHA1	0dec470dab080d7b3f4e598ea0ed1b2371e19209
	SHA256	8fcc2c0df2d599405029e4dc3657c2519a753c34de1b0e859935fe1931b5694f
	CRC32	f6c6c91e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename storahci.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 90976 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	ba47ec0dc91660274059c437dc53d82b
	SHA1	75431a8cd1ed65be9f6fd3c64dca980c38353640
	SHA256	49bc1483f92457f5eda40b598ccc64f0379c49eea1e21ca1e182f670aa6959ed
	CRC32	075fd2d6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename storahci.sys

System Windows 8

File size 66288 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c34bcfa72a8bfe7d80092084b6a1e375
	SHA1	5cdbd9eff920a6e9485331678651c9cdc0b93e7e
	SHA256	2d88b9227a1d2237f9c343c65aa0b1698b982277d4678a67d96d3bb2db8ced58
	CRC32	67040353
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\