FAT12/16/32 File System Driver (fastfat) Service Defaults in Windows 8
Note - dependance on CDROM.SYS only if required to read/write DVD-RAM media (which appears as CD class device). (Core) (All pieces).
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | FAT12/16/32 File System Driver |
| Service name: | fastfat |
| Service type: | filesys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Boot File System |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\fastfat |
Default Behavior
The FAT12/16/32 File System Driver service is a file system driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If FAT12/16/32 File System Driver fails to start, the error details are added to Windows 8 error log. When the operating system startup is complete, the user is being notified that the fastfat service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration for FAT12/16/32 File System Driver
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config fastfat start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.