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10-05-2017 09:05 AM
When I first turn on my computer, this message pops up on my desktop. What application is this and how do I fix the issue?
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10-05-2017 10:52 AM
Hello @SareeNotSorry
Thank you for posting in the HP Support forum. Welcome !
In order to fix this issue, please do the following.
1. Click on Start button
2. Type Control Panel and open it
3. Go to Programs and Features,
4. Find HP 3D DriveGuard and uninstall it
5. Restart the computer
6. Download and reinstall the app using the this version from here>> http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp78001-78500/sp78033.exe
Most likely the above instructions should fix your issue. In case it doesn't you will have to also update/reinstall Visual C++ redistributables >> https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads
Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes
*** HP employee *** I express personal opinion only *** Joined the Community in 2013
10-05-2017 10:52 AM
Hello @SareeNotSorry
Thank you for posting in the HP Support forum. Welcome !
In order to fix this issue, please do the following.
1. Click on Start button
2. Type Control Panel and open it
3. Go to Programs and Features,
4. Find HP 3D DriveGuard and uninstall it
5. Restart the computer
6. Download and reinstall the app using the this version from here>> http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp78001-78500/sp78033.exe
Most likely the above instructions should fix your issue. In case it doesn't you will have to also update/reinstall Visual C++ redistributables >> https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads
Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes
*** HP employee *** I express personal opinion only *** Joined the Community in 2013