Acpi Msft0101 Driver

Troubleshooting Device Issues During OS Recovery

Identifying the ACPIMSFT0101 Device

When recovering an operating system from Microsoft Windows 8 or 10 to Windows 7, you may encounter an error message pertaining to a device named ACPIMSFT0101. This device is not installed using the Intel Chipset Driver software or Intel Management.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

• Disable the ACPIMSFT0101 Device:
  

  Restart your computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS settings. Navigate to the "Advanced" or "Devices" tab and disable the "ACPIMSFT0101" device.

• Recover the Operating System:
  

  Once the device is disabled, restart your computer and proceed with the operating system recovery process.

• Re-enable the ACPIMSFT0101 Device (Optional):
  

  After the recovery is complete, you can re-enable the ACPIMSFT0101 device in the BIOS settings if desired.

Additional Notes

The ACPIMSFT0101 device is typically associated with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and the Windows Management Framework. It is not a critical device, and disabling it will not affect the functionality of your computer.