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7 Maintaining your computer

It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This

chapter provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools

such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides information about updating your

programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your

computer.

Improving performance

Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as

Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer.

Also, as your computer gets older, you might consider adding more memory.

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)

HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of

the following conditions:

●

You drop the computer.

● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power.

A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal

operation.

NOTE: Because solid state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, they do not require HP 3D DriveGuard

protection.

NOTE: A hard drive in a primary hard drive bay is protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A hard drive

installed in an optional docking devices or connected to a USB port is not protected by HP 3D

DriveGuard.

For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status

The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay

is parked. To determine whether a drive is currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon

on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, or in the Mobility

Center:

●

If the software is actively protecting the drive, a green check mark

is superimposed over the

icon.

●

If the software has been disabled, a no symbol

is superimposed over the icon.

●

If the software has parked the drive due to a shock event, an orange cone

is superimposed

over the icon.

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