Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

10, 1, 1, 6 55.56%
10, 1, 1, 5 5.56%
10, 1, 1, 4 2.78%
9, 0, 0, 0 8.33%
8, 0, 0, 0 5.56%
7, 0, 5, 0 5.56%
7, 0, 0, 0 8.33%
6, 0, 0, 0 2.78%
5, 0, 5, 3 2.78%
4, 5, 0, 802 2.78%

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hpzipm12.exe

HP PML by HP

Remove hpzipm12.exe
Version:   6, 0, 0, 0
MD5:   fb03f341ff5380394bf2ee52f1979925
SHA1:   37432211fe590bf4f092f03d184ab7bafc353f68
SHA256:   50795312fb3c90ffe3bf6f6c3fcdc489a3c8da9801f13689c8a7b78c56d571a2

What is hpzipm12.exe?

HP PML is a protocol that allows many applications to exchange device management information with many printers. PML is an object oriented request-reply protocol which supports asynchronous printer query, control, and monitor capabilities.

Overview

hpzipm12.exe runs as a service under the name Pml Driver HPZ12 (SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Pml Driver HPZ12) within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program HP Foto e Imagem 2.0 - All-in-One published by Hewlett-Packard.

DetailsDetails

File name:hpzipm12.exe
Publisher:HP
Product name:HP PML
Description:PML Driver
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\hpzipm12.exe
Original name:PmlDrv.exe
File version:6, 0, 0, 0
Size:64.25 KB (65,795 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:5.671928
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Hewlett-Packard
5% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'Pml Driver HPZ12'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 94.44%
Windows XP Home Edition 2.78%
Windows Vista Business 2.78%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 60.00% of HP PML.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 40.00%
Hewlett-Packard 20.00%
Toshiba 16.00%
American Megatrends 12.00%
Intel 8.00%
Acer 4.00%
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