How to Download and Repair HPC2GW6L.GPD (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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The development of Windows Vista by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of HPC2GW6L.GPD. It is also known as a Generic Printer Description file (file extension GPD), which is classified as a type of Text (Generic Printer Description) file.

HPC2GW6L.GPD was first developed on 11/08/2006 in the Windows Vista Operating System for Windows Vista. This is not only most recent release from Microsoft, but it's the only version known in existence.

Please continue reading to find your correct HPC2GW6L.GPD file version download (free), detailed file information, and GPD file troubleshooting instructions.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	HPC2GW6L.GPD
File Extension:	GPD file extension
File Type:	Text
Description:	Generic Printer Description
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Windows Vista
Developer:	Microsoft
Software:	Windows
Software Version:	Vista

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	59774
Oldest File Date:	01/21/2008
Latest File Date:	01/21/2008

View Other HPC2GW6L.GPD Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	58 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2008:01:21 02:47:34+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:10:23+00:00
Error:	Unknown file type

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are HPC2GW6L.GPD Error Messages?

General HPC2GW6L.GPD Runtime Errors

HPC2GW6L.GPD file errors often occur during the startup phase of Windows, but can also occur while the program is running. These types GPD errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Windows is running. Here are some of the most common HPC2GW6L.GPD runtime errors:

HPC2GW6L.GPD could not be found.
HPC2GW6L.GPD error.
HPC2GW6L.GPD failed to load.
Error loading HPC2GW6L.GPD.
Failed to register HPC2GW6L.GPD / Cannot register HPC2GW6L.GPD.
Runtime Error - HPC2GW6L.GPD.
The file HPC2GW6L.GPD is missing or corrupt.

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnhp001.inf_65b34c6a\Amd64\HPC2GW6L.GPD

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.

Most GPD errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your HPC2GW6L.GPD file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, HPC2GW6L.GPD file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving HPC2GW6L.GPD, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix HPC2GW6L.GPD 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 HPC2GW6L.GPD 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the HPC2GW6L.GPD error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing HPC2GW6L.GPD file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt HPC2GW6L.GPD files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for HPC2GW6L.GPD issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 HPC2GW6L.GPD error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

If Windows Update failed to resolve the HPC2GW6L.GPD error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your HPC2GW6L.GPD 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 HPC2GW6L.GPD file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free HPC2GW6L.GPD files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download HPC2GW6L.GPD Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnhp001.inf_65b34c6a\Amd64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnhp001.inf_884be055\Amd64\

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 Vista.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve HPC2GW6L.GPD 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.

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Download HPC2GW6L.GPD Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying HPC2GW6L.GPD to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows GPD 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 HPC2GW6L.GPD and all other GPD files for Windows. An incorrectly installed GPD file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

HPC2GW6L.GPD

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	59774
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	317e38e1c96f54c677a2ac2462ccd7d0
SHA1 Checksum:	b419443c1f7051761072542ba63b86164cfd301d
SHA256 Checksum:	78e3bf6ab54e90bbf199545a0da8ecbe79e67f4cdd52816b2b76941fd98f58a6
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ... C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

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