Intel Rapid Storage Service - RST Service not running

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Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows-based application that improves the reliability and performance of systems where the disks connected are SATA disks. When you using one or multiple SATA disks, you can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. Also, when you are using more than one SATA disk, you can increase protection against data loss in case of a power failure etc.

Solution 1: Checking in Task Manager

Before we go and change the service settings of the application, we can check if Intel Rapid Storage Technology is actually running or not. There are many cases where the application is configured correctly but it is not in the running state in the task manager.

1. Press Windows + R, type “taskmgr” in the dialogue box and press Enter.
2. Once in the task manager, search for the service “Intel Rapid Storage Technology”. If it is not running click on it and select Start. Save changes and exit the task manager.

3. Now check if the application is started correctly.

Solution 2: Changing Startup Status

If you are still having problems starting the application, you can change the startup status of the application. There are many types of startups of an application. It can be an automatic delayed state, or a manual one etc. We will change the state to automatic so whenever the computer starts up, Intel Rapid Storage Technology should itself launch. Do note that you might require administrative privileges to perform this solution.

1. Press Windows + R, type “services” in the dialogue box and press Enter.
2. Once in Services, navigate through all the list of services and locate the service “Intel Rapid Storage Technology”.