how to reinstall Microsoft XPS document writer after ACCIDENTAL uninstall

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We apologize for any inconvenience you may encounter when using our services/ products. Based on your description, kindly try these following steps:

Step 1: Verify whether XPS Document Writer is installed

Select Start, type Printers & scanners, and open it.

Under Printers, check whether either of the following is listed:

• Microsoft XPS Document Writer
• Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4

Step 2: Install Microsoft XPS Document Writer

Option A: Install from Optional features

• Select Start > type Optional features > and open it.
• Under Add an optional feature >View features.

In the search box, type XPS.

Select Microsoft XPS Document Writer (and, if needed, XPS Viewer), then select Next > Install.

When installation completes, restart your PC if you are prompted to do so.

Option B: Enable it from “More Windows features”

• If you cannot find XPS Document Writer through Optional features search, open More Windows features (Turn Windows features on or off) and enable Microsoft XPS Document Writer from there.
  

Option C: Add it using “Add a printer”

• Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
• Select Add device > Add manually.
• Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings > Next.
• Under Use an existing port, select PORTPROMPT: (Local Port) > Next.
• Under Manufacturer, select Microsoft.
• Under Printers, select Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4 > Next.
• Complete the wizard and confirm the printer now appears under Printers.

Step 3: Test printing to XPS

• Open any file (for example, a Word document, PDF, or a webpage).
• Press Ctrl + P to open the print dialog.
• Select Microsoft XPS Document Writer from the printer list.
• Select Print, save the output as an .xps file, and open it using XPS Viewer (or convert it to .pdf if required).

Optional: Install XPS Viewer (if XPS files will not open)

If you can create .xps files but cannot open them:

Go to Settings > Apps > Optional features > View features.

Search for XPS Viewer, select it, and choose Install.

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