This package provides the HP 3D Driveguard software (HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software) for supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. HP 3D Driveguard protects the hard drive by "parking the heads" if the notebook is accidentally dropped, or is abruptly impacted by another object.

1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved).
2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

Supported Devices and Features
HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 32 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 8 32 Edition
,Microsoft Windows 8 64 Edition
,Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 32
,Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 64
Prerequisites
- HP 3D DriveGuard support of RAID volume requires Intel Matrix Storage Manager version 8.2.0.1001 D12 which provides a private interface for HP 3D DriveGuard 5.
- Microsoft Windows .NET 3.