What is ‘storport.sys error’ in Windows 10?
If you are facing ‘storport.sys error Windows 10’ or ‘storport.sys error – BSOD (Blue Screen of Death)’ error in your Windows 10/11 computer, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the error. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘storport.sys error – Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)’: storport.sys is important Microsoft Windows System file created by Microsoft Storage Port Driver. This System file is associated with storage of data on storage hardware of the system. However, several Windows 10 users reported that they faced ‘storport.sys error’ – BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error in the middle of their work on computer or when they started/restart their Windows computer.
This BSOD error is appeared with message saying ‘Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’ll restart for you’ along with storport.sys error and some Windows Stop Codes. Some common Windows Stop codes are KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED, KERNEL DATA INPAGE, PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA, SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED, IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL and SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION that are commonly appeared with storport.sys error BSOD in your computer.
The possible reasons behind the issue can be outdated device drivers especially storage drivers, power issues with SSD, wrong power configuration or corrupted Windows installation. Another possible reason behind the issue can be the interference of your antivirus/firewall program, issue with RAM or memory, or some issue hardware attached/integrated into computer.
One possible way to fix the issue is to update your all necessary device drivers including Storage device drivers in Windows 10, and/or update your Windows 10 OS. It is possible to resolve the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix storport.sys error Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix storport.sys error BSOD with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Update Windows Device drivers
Updating all necessary device drivers to latest & compatible version can resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: At first, open your Windows computer in Safe Mode. Once you are in Safe Mode, open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box
Step 2: Expand each device category one-by-one, right-click each device driver one-by-one, and select ‘Update Driver’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish update process. Repeat the same step to update all necessary drivers
Step 3: Once updated, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Download or reinstall Device drivers in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including SSD device driver, storage device driver and others using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 3: Download device drivers from manufacturer’s official site
You can also download and latest & compatible drivers version for all devices in your Windows 10 computer one-by-one in computer. Make sure not forget to update Storage Device Drivers. You can download Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver via ‘https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/26759/Intel-Rapid-Storage-Technology-Intel-RST-?product=55005’ page if you are using an Intel Storage Device.
Method 4: Run SFC scan in Windows 10
You can run SFC scan in computer in order to repair corrupted system files in Windows computer and resolve this error.
Step 1: Press ‘cmd’ in Windows Search Box and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type ‘sfc /scannow’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. Once executed, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 5: Power Cycle SSD
You can also try to fix the issue by performing power cycling SSD in your computer.
Step 1: Turn OFF your Windows computer and disconnect your PC from all power supplies
Step 2: Long press the ‘Power’ button at least for 30 seconds and wait for 10 minutes
Step 3: Reconnect all power supplies and turn ON your computer
Step 4: After that, press & hold ‘SHIFT’ key on keyboard and restart your computer
Step 5: Now, press & hold ‘F2’ or BIOS key to enter into BIOS mode and wait for 20 minutes in BIOS mode
Step 6: Remove SSD from your PC/laptop for device cabinet and after 30 seconds, reconnect the SSD device to your computer, and reconnect all power supplies. Now, turn ON your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Reset Power Configuration
If the issue is still persist, then you can try to fix the issue by performing power configuration reset operation in computer.
Step 1: Open your computer in Safe Mode and then open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’ using ‘Method 4’
Step 2: Type ‘powercfg -restoredefaultschemes’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute and check if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix storport.sys error Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
