What is Intel RST service?
Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) is a service that monitors the storage on your PC and its management. It also helps in improving PC performance and power consumption. Intel Rapid Storage Technology makes sure the storage is responsive and expandable with greater speeds. Whatever the type of drives like ATA (SATA) or PCIe, you use IRST enhances their performance with lower power consumption. Intel Rapid Storage Technology stores the files and folders you frequently use into a high-performance SSD to improve the overall performance of your PC. The IRST service can also protect data from corruption and also faster and easy recovery.
Fix Intel Rapid Storage Technology Service not working
If you find that the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Service on your PC is not working, you can fix it with the following solutions. Let’s get into the details of each process.
1] Set Startup type to Automatic
Intel Rapid Storage Technology service might have been set to Stop by mistake. You can set it to Automatic to make it run automatically when you use your PC. To do that,
Open Run command, type services.msc, and hit Enter.Locate Intel Rapid Storage Technology services, and then double-click it.Change the Startup type from Automatic (Delayed) to Automatic.Click on Apply and then OK to save the change.Exit the Services window and restart your PC.
Check if the problem has been resolved.
2] Update Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver
Another reason for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology service not running on your PC is due to the corrupt or outdated driver. You can fix it by updating the Intel RST driver to the latest version. After updating the driver check the Startup type of Intel RST service in the Services and set it to Automatic if it is set otherwise and restart your PC. These are the two working ways using which you can fix the issues if the Intel Rapid Storage Technology service is not working properly. Read: Download, install, update Intel Drivers with Intel Driver & Support Assistant.
Is Intel RST service necessary?
Yes, Intel Rapid Storage Technology service is necessary for the better performance of SSDs and our PC. Without it, the storage management may degrade the overall performance of your PC. Related reads:
Intel Rapid Storage Technology platform is not supportedYour system does not have Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled.
