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I wanted to install my notebook driver I want to know is it important to install Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and HP 3D DriveGuard Software (HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection)?

and I want to know what is these software?

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Hi @Bahram7,

 

Thank you for posting at HP Forums! I have read your post and wanted to help.

 

I understand that you want to know what Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and HP 3D DriveGuard Software are.

 

HP 3D DriveGuard Software (HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection)

Details

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

 

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver

Details

This package contains the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver for the supported notebook models and operating systems. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is designed to provide functionality for the Intel Storage Controllers. The driver improves Serial ATA (SATA) disk performance with Native Command Queuing.

 

Let me know if you need further assistance.

 

If this helps you to reach a solution, please click the "Accept as Solution" button down below in this message. If you wish to say "thanks" for my effort to help, click the "thumbs up" to give me Kudos. :catvery-happy:
 

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Hi @Bahram7,

 

Thank you for posting at HP Forums! I have read your post and wanted to help.

 

I understand that you want to know what Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and HP 3D DriveGuard Software are.

 

HP 3D DriveGuard Software (HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection)

Details

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

 

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver

Details

This package contains the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver for the supported notebook models and operating systems. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is designed to provide functionality for the Intel Storage Controllers. The driver improves Serial ATA (SATA) disk performance with Native Command Queuing.

 

Let me know if you need further assistance.

 

If this helps you to reach a solution, please click the "Accept as Solution" button down below in this message. If you wish to say "thanks" for my effort to help, click the "thumbs up" to give me Kudos. :catvery-happy:
 

Regards,

 

 

SDJL
I work on behalf of HP


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