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ETD_GetSMART.exe,keeps sending lock notifications by the windows security system, what should I do?

 

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Hello @LGutierrez1995 

 

If you have administrator rights on your computer, please read this:

 

https://www.malware-board.com/blog/delete-etd_getsmart-exe-simple-elimination-guideline

It's not malware, it's a program from HP to check the status of your harddisc )

 

Please report your results.

 

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thanks for your time, i have a question, if  It's not malware, it's a program from HP to check the status of your hard disk, can I just give it security permission without having to delete it?

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Hello @LGutierrez1995 

 

The program "ETD_GetSMART" must be granted admin rights:

 

You get very useful help here:

https://www.top-password.com/blog/make-your-program-always-run-as-administrator/

 

Please report your results.

 

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