The file hpzstc12.exe is a process that belongs to a print driver for HP DeskJet from Hewlett-Packard. HP printers are basis computer accessories that receive and execute printing commands. The file hpzsrtc12.exe is a printer command that came from the software that is installed together with the HP DeskJet, which is received and executed by the printer. The printer works with software and drivers to carry out the commands that are called by the user, for example to print, scan or copy a document if the device has these functionalities. Without the print driver HP Deskjet, the printer will not be able to execute it functionalities. the driver translates the commands into a language that the printer can understand, then manages and executes the printing command. Choosing and installing the correct driver is often a key component of computer system configuration.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hpzstc12.exe. is used by HP DeskJet, If you shut down hpzstc12.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hpzstc12.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is HP DeskJet, 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed hpzstc12.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as HP DeskJet, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if hpzstc12.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 hpzstc12.exe, belongs to, in this case HP DeskJet