FTK Imager uses a kernel-level driver to bypass standard Windows file system protections and access raw hardware or memory. Modern Windows security features often flag this driver as a threat.
: Running FTK Imager inside a Virtual Machine (VM) can cause driver failures if the host prevents the VM from accessing the physical hardware or if there is a conflict with the hypervisor's own drivers. How to Fix It ftk imager could not start driver
Try the following methods in order, testing FTK Imager after each. FTK Imager uses a kernel-level driver to bypass
: Go to Windows Security > Device Security > Core Isolation details and toggle Memory Integrity to Off . Restart your computer and try again. ftk imager could not start driver