LSI_SCSI Service Defaults in Windows 8
LSI Fusion-MPT SCSI Driver (StorPort) by LSI Corporation.
The LSI_SCSI service exists only in:
- Windows 8 Core
- Windows 8 Pro
- Windows 8 Enterprise
Default Settings
Startup type: | Manual |
Display name: | LSI_SCSI |
Service name: | LSI_SCSI |
Service type: | kernel |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | SCSI Miniport |
Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\lsi_scsi.sys |
Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LSI_SCSI |
Default Behavior
The LSI_SCSI service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If LSI_SCSI 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_SCSI service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of LSI_SCSI
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_SCSI start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The LSI_SCSI service is using the lsi_scsi.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.