An Easy Method to Resolve QuickBooks PDF Component Missing Issue
                     Fixing QuickBooks PDF 
Component Missing: 
Detailed Guide
Trying to save a crucial report or invoice in QuickBooks, only to discover the Save as 
PDF option is missing? Don't fret! This common issue, known as the 
QuickBooks PDF Component Missing problem, can leave you frustrated and scrambling 
for alternative solutions.
Several factors can cause this problem, ranging from outdated software to issues with 
the XPS Document Writer (a core component for PDF creation). The good news is 
you're not alone! This guide will equip you with the knowledge to tackle this missing 
component and get your PDF exports flowing smoothly again.
To obtain valid guidance regarding QuickBooks PDF Component Missing, dial 
1.855.856.0042 to contact our QB Professionals Team.

PDF Component Missing Error in QuickBooks: 
Technical Reasons
Here are some technical reasons that can trigger PDF Component Missing Error in 
QuickBooks:
• Damaged or missing XPS Document Writer files (used for PDF creation) & corrupted 
program files within the QuickBooks installation itself.
• Conflicting software interfering with the XPS Document Writer.
• Disabled XPS Document Writer settings within Windows.
QB Desktop PDF Component Not Found Error Message: 
Essential Solutions
Here are some effective solutions for the QB Desktop PDF Component Not Found Error 
Message:
Solution 1: Acquire fresh QB updates & re-enable XPS Document Writer 
to resolve all technical problems
Updating QB Desktop:
• First & foremost, you need to choose the Update QuickBooks Desktop icon via the Help 
menu in the QB window to get the Update QuickBooks window.
• Next, start the download process by tapping the Get Updates button via the Update 
Now tab on the screen.
• Thereafter, you will download all the QB updates & you can restart the QB Desktop 
application window once the update process is finished.
• Now, install all the relevant updates by tapping the Yes button, after which you can 
utilize QB for all your tasks.
Re-enabling XPS Document Writer:
• Seamlessly open the Windows Control Panel window and search for the Turn Windows 
features on or off button on the screen. 
• Just locate and ensure that the XPS Document Writer box is checked on the window.
• After enabling XPS Document Writer, you can seamlessly save & print PDF documents 
via QuickBooks Desktop.
Solution 2: Carry out the execution of QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair 
Tool to fix this issue
• Simply use the Intuit site to download & install QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer.
• After that, you will open the QB Tool Hub window, choose the Program Problems tab, and 
operate the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool on the system.
• Thereafter, you will effortlessly create & save PDF files via QB Desktop on your system.
Both solutions should be used in precise order to eliminate the QuickBooks PDF Component 
Missing problem seamlessly. For more help, dial 1.855.856.0042 to contact our QB 
Professionals Team.