IaStorF.sys file information
The process known as Intel Rapid Storage Technology Filter driver (version x64) or RSTe Filter Driver belongs to software Intel Rapid Storage Technology Filter driver or Intel Rapid Storage Technolgy enterprise driver by Intel (www.intel.com).
Description: IaStorF.sys is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. IaStorF.sys is located in a not unambiguous folder.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. There is no detailed description of this service. It is digitally signed.
Therefore the technical security rating is 18% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Recommended: Identify iaStorF.sys related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as iaStorF.sys. Therefore, you should check the iaStorF.sys process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Best practices for resolving iaStorF issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with iaStorF. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the iaStorF.sys process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
Owen Carlton
One user is not sure about it.