The "Could Not Start Driver" error in Exterro (formerly AccessData) FTK Imager typically occurs during when Windows security features or hardware architecture prevent the tool's low-level driver from loading . Primary Fixes
It sounds simple, but User Account Control (UAC) frequently blocks the driver from initializing. ftk imager could not start driver new
If using a portable version, ensure all (and related) files are in the same folder as the .exe . The "Could Not Start Driver" error in Exterro