Protect the Smart Hard Drive Utility for dv7 - 2177cl

Hello, Cheryl

I was fully successful in downgrading to Windows XP PRO on my laptop dv7 - 2177cl.  I was also able to successfully backup my system using the backup & restore disk Paragon.  The only thing I strongly feel should be available was HP protect Smart Hard Drive Utility that protects the hard drive against accidental impact.  Is there a version of this utility for XP PRO.  Any help will be much appreciated.  Thank you.

Hello

Yes, your model must be installed ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection:

In XP, this software is known as:

HP 3D DriveGuard here

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