How to Install Microsoft Print to PDF Printer on Windows 10.
As you may know with Windows 10 you have the ability to create PDF files from any program, by using the virtual printer "Microsoft Print to PDF". If you have accidentally deleted the "Microsoft Print to PDF" printer, continue reading this article to learn how you can re-add the "Print to PDF" printer driver on your Windows 10 PC.
How to re-Install Microsoft Print to PDF after Deleting it.
1. Open Programs and features in Windows Control Panel. If you don't know how to do that:
1. Press Windows + R keys to open the Run command box.
2. Type control & click OK.
3. Set the View by to Small icons and then click Programs and Features.
2. Click Turn Windows features on or off.
3. Uncheck the Microsoft Print to PDF feature and click OK.
4. When Windows completes the required changes, click Close.
5. Click Turn Windows features on or off again.
6. This time, check the Microsoft Print to PDF checkbox and click OK.
7. When Windows apply the change click Close and the then close the Programs and features window.
8. Navigate to Control Panel -> Device and Printers.
9. Normally, the Microsoft Print to PDF printer should be installed. *
* Note: To create a PDF file from any program, go to File > Print and select the Microsoft Print to PDF printer.
That's all folks! Did it work for you?
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matin
November 25, 2021 @ 11:47 am
you are best
thanks
A
January 2, 2022 @ 7:57 pm
Just like all the other websites, this was no use.
First, the MS print to PDF option is missing. Second, like many others, I just want to download it and install it from an .exe file. All these wonderful different methods of getting to "turning windows features on and off" are not relevant when the item required is not available to switch on and off in the first place. I am now on my 10th method and am getting more and more frustrated.
Potter
June 28, 2022 @ 7:01 am
It is workable. Very helpful. Thank You.
Edgar Collett
July 24, 2022 @ 8:39 pm
Thank you very much, it worked perfectly!
Freeman
October 31, 2022 @ 12:03 pm
Thank you very very much. I did it.
Previously I wasted months on Microsoft's website