HPC5201F.GPD Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing HPC5201F.GPD files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent HPC5201F.GPD file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

HPC5201F.GPD file Generic Printer Description. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of HPC5201F.GPD related errors on your device. You can also download HPC5201F.GPD file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, Windows Vista

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Fix HPC5201F.GPD errors

1 Information about HPC5201F.GPD file
2 Errors related to HPC5201F.GPD file
3 How to fix HPC5201F.GPD related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download HPC5201F.GPD

4.1 List of HPC5201F.GPD file versions

File info

General information
Filename	HPC5201F.GPD
File extension	GPD
Type	Text
Description	Generic Printer Description

Software
Program	Windows 7
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	7

Details
File size	29990
Oldest file	2008-01-21
Latest file	2009-06-10

Most common HPC5201F.GPD file related problems

There are various types of errors related to HPC5201F.GPD file. HPC5201F.GPD file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to HPC5201F.GPD file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

HPC5201F.GPD is corrupted
HPC5201F.GPD cannot be located
Runtime Error - HPC5201F.GPD
HPC5201F.GPD file error
HPC5201F.GPD file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register HPC5201F.GPD file:
HPC5201F.GPD file could not be loaded
HPC5201F.GPD file doesn't exist

HPC5201F.GPD

Application could not be started because HPC5201F.GPD file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to HPC5201F.GPD can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing HPC5201F.GPD file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix HPC5201F.GPD errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

HPC5201F.GPD file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with HPC5201F.GPD file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to HPC5201F.GPD file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of HPC5201F.GPD or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to HPC5201F.GPD file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the HPC5201F.GPD file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the HPC5201F.GPD file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the HPC5201F.GPD file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace HPC5201F.GPD file

The last solution is to manually download and replace HPC5201F.GPD file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded HPC5201F.GPD file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of HPC5201F.GPD file example directory paths.

Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnhp002.inf_amd64_neutral_04d05d1f6a90ea24\Amd64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnhp001.inf_65b34c6a\Amd64\

If the steps did not solve your HPC5201F.GPD file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename HPC5201F.GPD

System Windows 7

File size 29990 bytes

Date 2009-06-10

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File details
	MD5	abbba8cf481d4bcd549330f592977e16
	SHA1	24fbf469fec902c0129f2dac1247bdd12e326183
	SHA256	c285ebea961935ad3b6490e7be4fbb81b3d8b028b412c46626f05ca38e1305c4
	CRC32	9ea0771c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnhp002.inf_amd64_neutral_04d05d1f6a90ea24\Amd64\

Filename HPC5201F.GPD

System Windows Vista

File size 29395 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	c0a044e6ed64c031ee19794920feba0a
	SHA1	882bc849f2208f2fbc08caebe874ac8a64787995
	SHA256	05bc70f2bfb7f046613b40b94fd70fb996770a49dae8791c705c1511d2ce746b
	CRC32	c8268aac
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnhp001.inf_65b34c6a\Amd64\