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My dv6-6190us - do i need the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor update shown in Windows Update? (4061 Views)
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Scottone
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Registered: ‎09-21-2011
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My dv6-6190us - do i need the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor update shown in Windows Update?

I have HP 3D Drive Guard.

What is the difference between that and the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor?  or is that what Drive Guard uses?

How do I know if I should or should not let Windows 7 install the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor update from 5/28/2011?

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DavidPK
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Registered: ‎09-24-2010
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Re: My dv6-6190us - do i need the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor update shown in Windows Update?

Hi,

 

You're absolutely correct that the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor is what Drive Gaurd uses to mointor the system - if it detects the notebook is in freefall, it parks the Drive heads in order to prevent damage to the disk - personally I would say it's well worth installing.

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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Re: My dv6-6190us - do i need the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor update shown in Windows Update?

yes

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