TITLE:
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
VERSION:
4.2.8.1
DESCRIPTION:

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


PURPOSE:
Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp58423
SUPERSEDES:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
September 07, 2012
CATEGORY:
Software - Solutions
SSM SUPPORTED:
YES
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ENVY 15
HP ENVY 17
HP ENVY 4
HP ENVY 6
HP ENVY dv4
HP ENVY dv6
HP ENVY dv7
HP ENVY m4
HP ENVY m6
HP ENVY Pro 4-b000 Ultrabook PC
HP Pavilion 14 Sleekbook Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion 15 Sleekbook Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion 15 Ultrabook Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion g4 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion m6 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion Ultrabook 14 Notebook PC Series
HP Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook PC
DEVICES SUPPORTED:
HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 Edition
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides the software update when upgrading the operating system from
Microsoft Windows 7 to Microsoft Windows 8.
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue which causes the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software
to fail on a system that has Intel Rapid Smart Technology installed.
- Fixes an issue where the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software does
not function properly when installed on a RAID volume that uses and mSATA drive
with a hard drive.
PREREQUISITES:
- Microsoft Windows .NET 3.5 SP1 or later must be installed.

- To use HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Software (HP 3D Driveguard) to
support a RAID volume, Intel Matrix Storage Manager version 8.2.0.1001 D12 must
be installed. Intel Matrix Storage Manager also provides a user interface for HP
DriveGuard.

HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


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