MSI Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader SYS RTSTOR.sys

Repair and Download RTSTOR.sys (Fix BSOD Errors)

Last Updated: 11/28/2024
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RTSTOR.sys, also known as a Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista file, was created by MSI for the development of Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista. SYS files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Driver) file type category.

RTSTOR.sys was first developed on 01/03/2008 for the Windows 10 Operating System in USB Mass Storage Device 6.0.6000.20062. The most recent release for Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader 6.0.6000.20076 launched on 03/11/2008 [version 6.0.6000.20076 release].

In this article, you will find detailed RTSTOR.sys information, a SYS file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	RTSTOR.sys
File Extension:	SYS file extension
Description:	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista
Object File Type:	Driver
File Operating System:	Unknown (0)
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Software Program:	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista
Legal Copyright:	Realtek Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Private build
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x10005
Code Size:	54784

View Other RTSTOR.sys Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	60 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:10 07:29:07+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2008:03:11 13:02:30+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	8.0
Code Size:	54784
Initialized Data Size:	8192
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x10005
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	6.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Native
File Version Number:	6.0.6000.20076
Product Version Number:	2.0.0.76
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	Private build
File OS:	Unknown (0)
Object File Type:	Driver
File Subtype:	7
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
File Description:	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista
File Version:	6.0.6000.20076
Internal Name:	RTSTOR.SYS
Legal Copyright:	Realtek Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista
Product Version:	2.0.0.76

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What are RTSTOR.sys Error Messages?

RTSTOR.sys Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with RTSTOR.sys. Most of the issues concerning sys files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of RTSTOR.sys errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg. Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader update) issues. Some of these errors include:

RTSTOR.sys could not be found.
RTSTOR.sys failed to load.
The file RTSTOR.sys is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - RTSTOR.sys.

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: RTSTOR.sys.

:( Your PC ran into a problem that it couldn't handle, and now needs to restart. You can search for the error online: [BSOD] (RTSTOR.sys).

STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL NOT LESS EQUAL (RTSTOR.sys) STOP 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION (RTSTOR.sys) STOP 0x0000007E: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (RTSTOR.sys) STOP 0×0000007A: KERNEL DATA INPAGE (RTSTOR.sys) STOP 0x00000050: PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA (RTSTOR.sys) STOP 0x0000001E: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (RTSTOR.sys)

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter RTSTOR.sys BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to RTSTOR.sys Blue Screen of Death errors. Therefore, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

GEEK TIP : As a rule of thumb, it's always a good idea to create a Windows "Snapshot" backup / System Restore Point before making any hardware or software changes to your computer. That way, it's very easy to restore your system in the unfortunate event you encounter a RTSTOR.sys Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.

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How to Fix RTSTOR.sys Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your RTSTOR.sys issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the RTSTOR.sys error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader software.

You can uninstall Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader 6.0.6000.20076 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader 6.0.6000.20076

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many RTSTOR.sys error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the RTSTOR.sys error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your RTSTOR.sys File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate RTSTOR.sys file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free RTSTOR.sys files for every applicable version of Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download RTSTOR.sys Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\Cardreader_vista_ex310_nb\Card reader\6.0.6000.20076.x86\
Windows 10: C:\cabs\D20320-001-001\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve RTSTOR.sys problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download RTSTOR.sys Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying RTSTOR.sys to your appropriate Windows system directory. MSI typically does not release Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader SYS files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing RTSTOR.sys and all other SYS files for Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader. An incorrectly installed SYS file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader 6.0.6000.20076

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

RTSTOR.sys

2.0.0.76

6.0.6000.20076

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista
Software Version:	2.0.0.76
File Version:	6.0.6000.20076
File Size:	61440
File Date:	02/10/2020
MD5 Checksum:	30af53469b2a60f693acb24fbd90abd7
SHA1 Checksum:	0eed836992a9d22af54efc3af7b7b8c7be10c45f
SHA256 Checksum:	475fff7aa3faa906c982db25c45a1c7f3bd10da09e560c53d62b644584c7d048
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\Cardreader_vista_ex3 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	8192
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/10/2020

USB Mass Storage Device 6.0.6000.20062

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

RTSTOR.sys

2.0.0.62

6.0.6000.20062

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista
Software Version:	2.0.0.62
File Version:	6.0.6000.20062
File Size:	59392
File Date:	02/04/2020
MD5 Checksum:	0d1c1b0de2819fe1ea25098183130b64
SHA1 Checksum:	5a5ba1734ed92ef366e5dd8327a1f36d25baa7a3
SHA256 Checksum:	47c3789e69ca4934d18c7c9c6dc2ce009414e91709cb004652c25dda2fef7eb3
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\cabs\D20320-001-001\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/04/2020

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Files Related to RTSTOR.sys

SYS Files Related to RTSTOR.sys

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
RTSTOR64.sys	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista x64	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista x64 (2.0.0.76)	64512	C:\3DP\Net\Realtek\8192CE\n732\
RTSTOR.sys	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista	Realtek USB Mass Storage Driver for Vista (2.0.0.76)	61440	C:\Windows\inf\

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diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader 6.0.6000.20076	44683	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader 6.0.6000.20076	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
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EtwRTEventLog-System.etl	Microsoft Event Trace Log	Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader 6.0.6000.20076	432	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\

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