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03-17-2019 08:51 PM
i upgraded my laptop with a ssd (HP PAVILLION DV7)
should i need to install the
Unknown Device:
This package provides HP 3D DriveGuard for the supported notebook models and operating systems. HP 3D DriveGuard receives notifications from the integrated accelerometer and protects the hard drive (HDD) by automatically "parking the heads" to reduce the risk of damage if the notebook is accidentally bumped or dropped.
is it good to install
03-18-2019 06:46 AM - edited 03-18-2019 06:46 AM
Hi:
What I do is this on my PC's that have SSD's and I have the unknown 3D driveguard device.
Install this free file utility. The 2nd link at the top of the page is for 64 bit.
Then download and save but DO NOT run the 3D driveguard driver from your notebook's support page, or use this one, which was the last driver version released.
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp64001-64500/sp64144.exe
Right click on the 3d Driveguard driver file.
Select 7-Zip from the list of items on the menu.
Have 7-Zip Extract to: And let it extract the driver file into its folder name (sp#####).
Once that is done, go to the device manager. Click on the 3D driveguard device needing the driver.
Click on the driver tab. Click on Update driver.
Select the Browse my computer for driver software option, and browse to the driver folder 7-Zip created.
Make sure the Include Subfolders box is checked and the driver will install.
Then restart the PC.
With this method, you have the device installed but no software to control the device.
You just get an error-free device manager.