How to Restore a SATA Driver

SATA drivers promote the communication of your SATA hard drive and your computer's software. If your computer is reformatted and your drivers are lost, you can restore the driver as long as you have created a backup of your system image. Use the Backup and Restore Center included with your operating system to complete data-recovery processes for your computer. Make sure you restore the drivers to the original location to ensure their proper function.

Things You'll Need

• Backup of system image

Instructions

1. Connect the storage device that stores the backup of your system image. If the backup is stored to an optical disc, insert the CD or DVD into your disc drive.

2. Click "Start" and click the "Control Panel" listing from the menu. Click the "System and Maintenance" icon and choose "Backup and Restore Center."

3. Click the "Restore My Files" button and click the "Browse By Folders" button. Select the "C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore" folder and click "Next."

4. Click the "In the original location" option and click "Restore" to restore the SATA driver to your computer.

References

• MSI Geek: Where Are Device Drivers Stored
• Microsoft Windows: Backup and Restore