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Anonymous
2016-02-13T20:31:54+00:00

I was having trouble with my printer and I removed the Microsoft print to pdf from my devices. How do I get it back?

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  1. Ramesh 176.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2016-02-14T13:32:43+00:00

    You should be able to add it using the standard Add Printer wizard. Here is the 2nd option.

    Right-click Start to access the Win-X menu, and click Programs and Features.

    In the Programs and Features window, click Turn Windows features on or off.

    In the Windows Features dialog, uncheck Microsoft Print to PDF and click OK.

    Reopen the Windows Features dialog, and this time enable the Microsoft Print to PDF checkbox, and click OK

    How to Restore Microsoft Print to PDF After Deleting it Accidentally?

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  1. Ramesh 176.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2017-05-25T05:37:53+00:00

    Microsoft Print to PDF does not appear in Programs and Features in Windows 7. How do I enable Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 7?

    MS Print to PDF is a Windows 10-only feature. For Windows 7, you may try a third-party PDF printer like CutePDF Writer or Foxit.

    CutePDF :: Product :: CutePDF Writer:

    http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-24T16:58:19+00:00

    Microsoft Print to PDF does not appear in Programs and Features in Windows 7. How do I enable Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 7?

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-02-14T12:47:43+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per description, you are unable to get the  "Microsoft Print to PDF" option.

    I would suggest you to follow the methods given below and check.

    Method 1: Run Printer Troubleshooter:

    I would suggest you to run the printer troubleshooter

    A troubleshooter is an automated tool that can find and automatically fix some problems with your PC.

    Refer to the article:

    Open the Printer troubleshooter

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/open-the-printer-troubleshooter

     If issue still persist try method 2.

    Method 2: Update the printer drivers and check if that helps:

    You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.

    1. Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Security, and then, under System, clicking Device Manager.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. ‌
    2. In the list of hardware categories, find the printer that you want to update, and then double-click the printer name.
    3. Click the Driver tab, click Update Driver, and then follow the instructions. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    For more information about Windows 7 printer drivers, see Find and install printer drivers for Windows 7.

    If issue didn't get resolve try method 3,

    **Method 3:**Perform system restore:

    Refer the article to perform System Restore

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/system-restore

    **Important:**When you use System Restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you installed are removed.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.

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