TOSHIBA laptop HDD Protection shows vibration error

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Hi there,

When I have installed all my TOSHIBA laptop’s drivers also I have installed some utilities. This morning this message appeared and I am a bit confused. My laptop is Ok and is working just fine. I start to think maybe my HDD have some problems and I need to replace it. Does anyone have any idea what this message means? Should I be worried? Thank you!

TOSHIBA HDD Protection

Vibration has been detected in the PC. The hard disk drive head is temporarily moved to a safe position.

Don not display this message in the future

OK

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Answered By 0 points N/A #171947

TOSHIBA laptop HDD Protection shows vibration error

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This is typical for a laptop, so you may not be too worried about vibration other than vibration due to accidental shock. Hence you may ignore all such messages.

 

Though there is another way, you may lower the sensitivity of the hard drive protection monitor, right click the monitor and lower its sensitivity.

 

This required apps should be available through the Control Panel; My Toshiba; or System Maintenance functions. Search it yourself, Otherwise, I recommend you conduct a hard drive search.

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TOSHIBA laptop HDD Protection shows vibration error

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The Toshiba HDD Protection or Hard Disk Drive Protection is a utility driver that comes pre-installed with most Toshiba computers and laptops. It is an added security measure that will help protect the hard drive from mechanical damage. The program is designed mainly for laptops and notebooks because these computers have higher chances of being dropped or other impacts than with a standard desktop computer.

Here’s how it works: when active or when your computer is running, the head of the hard drive is exposed. Internal acceleration sensors called “accelerometers” measure or gauge the vibration or acceleration of the computer.

If the machine goes beyond a particular speed or level of vibration, the HDD Protection software causes the hard drive to unload the head of the disk to prevent it from coming into contact with something because of the vibrations and damaging it. If you receive that message, it means a strong vibration has been detected and the tool protected the hard drive from getting damaged.

If you have a Toshiba laptop, the program normally comes pre-installed but if you want to download it, go to Toshiba HDD Protection and download the software.

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