Error: A component required to create PDF files is missing.

Hi there, windward.

I want to ensure this gets resolved, and I appreciate you performing some troubleshooting steps to fix the error about missing PDF component. Since you continue to get the same result, this time, I recommend reaching out to one of our Customer Care Team. They have extra tools, like screen sharing, for further isolation. 

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1. On your QuickBooks account, go to the Help menu at the top.
2. Select QuickBooks Desktop Help. 
3. Choose Contact Us. 
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5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

You can also check out this link for more information on contacting them: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support. Ensure to review their support hours to know when agents are available.

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Please touch base with me here for all of your QuickBooks needs, I'm always happy to help. Wishing you all the best.

@windward Windows 11 turned a Windows feature off that Quickbooks uses called the "Microsoft XPS Document Writer."

Headed over to Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off, reenable Microsoft XPS Document Writer and test QB print feature again. 

Few other testing options to try if printing doesn't work: 

1. Restart your computer and test again

2. Uninstall QB, reboot, verify XPS Document Writer is enabled, reinstall QB, test again

Had the same problem and this worked for me. Thanks so much, Eric.

Thank you, the solved the problem!!