HP PML Driver Service, which has an executable file extension of hpzipm12.exe, is background process that is related to HP printers. The file takes on the role of enabling the system and the HP printer to communicate, not just about printing jobs, but also about non-printing tasks. Firstly, the file displays the status of printer ink or paper tray situation; and then it also displays information about scan events or photocopy events. The file’s original file name is PmlDrv.exe. Version 6, 0, 0, 0 is designed to run on computers that are installed with the Windows XP Home Edition OS version. It has an approximate file size of 64.25 KB. Its Windows service name is Pml Driver HPZ12. You can usually find the file installed in C:\Windows\System 32\hpzipm12.exe. Users recommend leaving the file enabled, because disabling it could make the system think that your HP printer is no longer connected to the PC, even if this file is actually not the main executable for your HP printer.
How can I stop hpzipm12.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpzipm12.exe. is used by HP PML Driver Service, If you shut down hpzipm12.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpzipm12.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP PML Driver Service, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as HP PML Driver Service, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is hpzipm12.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if hpzipm12.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hpzipm12.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that hpzipm12.exe, belongs to, in this case HP PML Driver Service