Hi there, Ck417.
The error message PDF file component is missing means QuickBooks can't access tools for creating, saving, or printing PDFs. This is usually due to issues with the QuickBooks PDF Converter, Microsoft XPS Document Writer, or incorrect system permissions.
To resolve this, you can use the QuickBooks Tool Hub, adjust system settings, and ensure that essential services are running correctly.
First, use QuickBooks Tool Hub:
- Close QuickBooks and download the QuickBooks Tool Hub from Intuit’s official website.
- Install and open the Tool Hub.
- Click Program Problems and select QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool.
- Once the repair is complete, try saving, emailing, or printing as a PDF in QuickBooks.
Next, reset Temp Folder Permissions:
- Press Windows + R, type "%TEMP%" in the Run box, and press Enter.
- Right-click in the temp folder, select Properties, and go to the Security tab.
- Make sure all users have Full Control. Save the changes and retry the PDF functionality.
Third, test Microsoft XPS Document Writer:
- Open Notepad, type "Test," and print to Microsoft XPS Document Writer.
- If printing fails, enable the XPS Service:
- Press Windows + R, type optional features, and enable Microsoft XPS Document Writer.
And lastly, update the Print Spooler:
- Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and locate Print Spooler in the list.
- Right-click it, select Properties, set Startup Type to Automatic, and click Start.
Check out this article to learn how to troubleshoot issues when you can’t print, email, or save as a PDF from QuickBooks Desktop: Fix PDF and Print problems with QuickBooks Desktop.
The Community is always here to help if you have any additional concerns.
