What is IAStorIcon exe?
What is IAStorIcon exe?
IAStorIcon.exe is a file that belongs to Intel’s Rapid Storage Technology (RST) software. This EXE file sits in the Windows taskbar by the clock and other notification area items. It starts with Windows by default and will display messages related to storage devices that are connected to the computer.
How do I fix IAStorIcon exe application error?
4 Fixes For IAStorIcon.exe Application Errors
- Solution #1: Run A System File Checker Scan.
- Solution #2: Update Your BIOS.
- Solution #3: Run An Antivirus Scan.
- Solution #4: Remove IAStorIcon.exe (optional)
Is it OK to uninstall Intel Rapid Storage Technology?
Unfortunately, in many cases Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology is not like most software that you generally can uninstall from Control Panel’s Add/Remove Programs, etc.
How do I get rid of Intel Rapid Storage?
Go to the Intel Download Center and download the latest Intel® RST version….
- Press Windows + X keys.
- Select Device Manager.
- Find and expand the Disk drives catalog.
- Right-click on Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and choose Uninstall device.
Should I disable Iastoricon?
It’s not necessary. The RST management software doesn’t really do much, but it doesn’t run in the background so there’s no reason to remove it.
Why does IAStorIcon exe crash?
If you are receiving the IAStorIcon Has Stopped Working error, it’s likely that your computer needs an up to date version of a particular IIRT driver. If you install and run Intel’s Driver Update utility, the appropriate driver will be identified and downloaded automatically.
Is Hkcmd exe needed at startup?
Is Hkcmd needed at startup? As we previously mentioned, Hkcmd is used only to interpret certain keyboard shortcuts related to the Intel graphics. If you don’t use these keyboard shortcuts, you can disable this process from startup.
Does Intel Rapid Storage technology need to be running?
3 Answers. You don’t need this driver unless you intend to set up software RAID (fakeraid) using your motherboard’s Intel chipset. If you convert to fakeraid later, install the driver on your existing system just prior to installing the new drives, so that it will be more likely to boot afterward.
Should I keep Intel Rapid Storage?
In non-RAID systems, the RST is essentially an alternate SATA AHCI controller. Intel claims that it enhances performance and power management (for the hard disks). It also offers a nice interface for disk information and status. As such, it isn’t essential.
What does it mean when Intel RST service is not running?
There were many cases seen where users reported that they had an icon present at the right-side of their taskbar stating that RST (Intel Rapid Storage Technology) is not running. This may primarily be because either the service is not running, or its startup type is not set correctly.