LSI_SAS2 Service Defaults in Windows 8
LSI SAS Gen2 Driver (StorPort) by LSI Corporation.
Default Settings
Startup type: | Manual |
Display name: | LSI_SAS2 |
Service name: | LSI_SAS2 |
Service type: | kernel |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | SCSI Miniport |
Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\lsi_sas2.sys |
Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LSI_SAS2 |
Default Behavior
The LSI_SAS2 service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If LSI_SAS2 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 LSI_SAS2 service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of LSI_SAS2
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config LSI_SAS2 start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The LSI_SAS2 service is using the lsi_sas2.sys file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 8 installation media.