Intel Optane(tm) Memory Pinning: Unable to Load DLL

Anonymous
2019-08-29T04:07:36+00:00

Whenever I open Windows Explorer of select  a file in Explorer, I get the following error message:

Intel Optane(tm) Memory Pinning

Unable to load DLL

'iaStorAfsServiceApi.dll': The specified module could not be found.

(Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007001

Windows Explorer

I am running Windows 10. This only started after the last Windows 10 Update.

I have a DELL Laptop

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8750 CPU @ 2.20GHz 2.21

This is a very annoying message.

Can anyone assist?

Andrew

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage

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DaveM121 933.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2019-08-29T06:38:02+00:00

Hi Andrew

There does seem to be a conflict between the recent update and Intel Optane

Open the old Control Panel, go to Programs and Features

You should see a specific Intel Optane Software Component. Uninstall the Optane software

Restart your PC

In maybe a months time, go to the support page for your system on the Dell website, then download and install Intel Optane, they should have resolved this bug at that time . . .

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-10-08T20:59:11+00:00

    I am curious, Robin,

    Did my fix, which worked for me, worked for you? This issue my brother also had and he fixed it following the above steps.

    Let me know if it worked for you, thanks.

    Take care and be well.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-10-08T20:54:52+00:00

    No, this problem did not ever reappear again, once it was fixed following the steps I've outlined above.

    Good luck!

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-10-08T20:39:26+00:00

    10/08/2020    I'm experiencing the same problem today and will follow your advise.  Does this problem reappear periodically?

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-08-25T17:14:39+00:00

    Andrew,

    I had the same identical issue as you described, which occurred after version 2004 update; I also had a Dell laptop.

    Hope the following helps for you, so GO TO:

    1. Settings,
    2. Apps and Features,
    3. On the right hand side look up for "Intel Optane Memory Pinning",

        a) DO NOT click "uninstall",

    1. Click on "Modify" and wait a couple of seconds,( pay attention to the screen),

        a) By clicking "modify" a fast flash in the Apps and Features window will occur, that means it worked,

    1. Close "settings" and you are set!

    This worked for me as I also spent an inordinate amount of time searching how to fix this annoying issue.

    Good luck!

    SilverGhost

    PS:  IF it does NOT work, then try to uninstall "Intel Optane Memory"  and re-download/re-install.

    BUT, before you do this!... make sure you know were to find this driver!!!

    I did not have to do this :)

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