5 stars for protection, 4 stars for execution. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
If you find the pop-ups annoying, open the HP DriveGuard settings and simply turn off "Show notification when protection is active." The protection itself will still run. hp 3d driveguard
A Silent Lifesaver for Laptop Users on the Move Rating: 4.5/5 5 stars for protection, 4 stars for execution