Download ZPSTray.exe and Troubleshoot EXE Errors

Last Updated: 11/30/2024
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ZPSTray.exe, also known as a Zoner Photo Studio Autoupdate file, was created by Zoner Software for the development of Zoner Photo Studio Autoupdate. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The initial introduction of ZPSTray.exe released in Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 was for Windows 10 on 10/23/2019. This file version is latest update offered from Zoner Software, according to our records.

In this article, you will find detailed ZPSTray.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: ZPSTray.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Zoner Photo Studio Autoupdate
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
Comments: This module is part of Zoner Photo Studio and other related products.
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: ZONER software
Software Program: Zoner Photo Studio Autoupdate
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 1995-2019
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: Special build
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x6f2b5
Code Size: 499200


What are ZPSTray.exe Error Messages?


ZPSTray.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Zoner Photo Studio errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when ZPSTray.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Zoner Photo Studio is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Zoner Photo Studio.

In most cases, ZPSTray.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these ZPSTray.exe error messages mean that Zoner Photo Studio was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Zoner Photo Studio will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common ZPSTray.exe errors include:

  • ZPSTray.exe - Bad Image.
  • ZPSTray.exe Application Error.
  • ZPSTray.exe could not be found.
  • ZPSTray.exe could not be installed.
  • ZPSTray.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • ZPSTray.exe could not be started.
  • ZPSTray.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • ZPSTray.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • ZPSTray.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • ZPSTray.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find ZPSTray.exe.
  • Error starting program: ZPSTray.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: ZPSTray.exe.
  • The file ZPSTray.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - ZPSTray.exe.
System Error


The program can’t start because ZPSTray.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the ZPSTray.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting ZPSTray.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Zoner Photo Studio Autoupdate. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of ZONER software, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of ZPSTray.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix ZPSTray.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your ZPSTray.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the ZPSTray.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Zoner Photo Studio (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Zoner Photo Studio software.

You can uninstall Zoner Photo Studio software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Zoner Photo Studio software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193

Zoner Software

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many ZPSTray.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the ZPSTray.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your ZPSTray.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate ZPSTray.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ZPSTray.exe files for every applicable version of Zoner Photo Studio. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download ZPSTray.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Zoner Photo Studio folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program32\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve ZPSTray.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download ZPSTray.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ZPSTray.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Zoner Software typically does not release Zoner Photo Studio EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing ZPSTray.exe and all other EXE files for Zoner Photo Studio. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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EXE Files Related to ZPSTray.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
MediaServer.exe Zoner Media Server 19 Zoner Media Server 19 (19.1904.2.150) 2928928 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsof...
WICLoader.exe Windows Executable Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 23840 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsof...
ImageInfo.exe Windows Executable Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 409888 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsof...
Zps.exe Zoner Photo Studio X Zoner Photo Studio X (19.1904.2.150) 14483232 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsof...
OneDriveSetup.exe Microsoft OneDrive (32 bit) Setup Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 35086184 C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

Other Files Related to ZPSTray.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupapi.dev.log Log Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
api-ms-win-core-profil... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 17672 C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program32\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11112 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-synch-... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 20744 C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program64\


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