File extensions exe : The EXE executable (program) file
An executable file is a program that can be executed on the various Microsoft operating systems (Dos,windows 98/xp/vista).

What is HPZipm12.exe?

This is a core part of the HP Universal Printer Driver. Requested by the Hewlett-Packard PSC 2100, 2200, 4100, and 6100 series.

Common Errors:
unable to start HPZipm12.exe, common with HP PSC all in one printers

Product name: HP PML

Description: PML Driver

Manufacturer: HP

File extensions exe : The EXE executable (program) file:
An executable file is a program that can be executed on the various Microsoft operating systems (Dos,windows 98/xp/vista).

What is hkcmd.exe?

Hkcmd.exe is the Intel Hotkey Command Module. Installed by the Intel 810 and 815 chipset graphic drivers.With it, you can use Ctrl+Alt+F12 or similar keypresses to access Intel's customised graphics properties

It is common for virus and spyware to disguise themself as the genuine hkcmd.exe.

The following malware is known to disguise itself as the Intel Hotkey Command Module:
W32/Sdbot-DGR (%SystemRoot%)
This is a worm that spreads via network shares and KaZaA that can communicate with a remote server via HTTP.
W32/Pahatia-A (%SystemRoot%)
This is a worm that spreads via removable drives (e.g., USB flash drives and hard drives) that periodically attempts to kill critical system processes as well as other common processes.

Common errors:
HKCMD.EXE - unable to locate component

Product name: Intel(R) Common User Interface

Description: hkcmd Module

Manufacturer:  Intel Corporation