Saying wouldn’t be wrong that QuickBooks is a popular choice for businesses. It is used for dealing with the accounting and finance work. The good thing is that it has a user-friendly interface. However, users sometimes might encounter an issue which is known as QuickBooks Missing PDF Component. In case of this error, users will get a warning message on the screen. Here, let’s understand the reasons behind this issue and the solutions to fix them.

However, if you’re facing this missing pdf component error even after these solutions then make sure to call our team of QuickBooks support service. We are available around the call for instant support.

What causes the QuickBooks Missing PDF component error?

• If you have not updated the QuickBooks to the latest release
• Users will also get this error if the components needed to run the features are missing
• In case the Adobe Reader is corrupted or incompatible with QuickBooks

Method 1: Update QuickBooks either within the program or manually

The outdated QuickBooks can lead to various errors along with missing PDF components in the accounting program. So, you’ll have to update QuickBooks to get the latest version of the applications.

If you’re updating the program

• Run QuickBooks as an admin
• Then, click on the “help” tab option

• After this, you now need to choose for update “QuickBooks desktop” button
• After completion of the above step, choose the checkbox next to the reset updates
• Select the “Get updates” tab
• Lastly, reboot QuickBooks so that updates will get installed on the system

If you’re updating manually

• At first, browse the QuickBooks official website

• In the next step, navigate to the QuickBooks download and update option
• From the product drop-down list, go for the QuickBooks version that you want
• Go to the search tab then tap on Get the latest updates
• Make sure to tap on the save tab
• When the download is complete, open the downloaded file and install the updates

Method:2 Use MS XPS Document writer

Another way of fixing QuickBooks’ missing PDF component in Windows 11 is enabling the XPS writer. In case of a disabled MS XPS document writer you need to try out these instructions

• At first, the user is required to open the control panel
• Next, you need to navigate to the programs and features option

• Look for the option that says to turn Windows features on or off
• In the last step, tick on the checkbox option to enable MS XPS document writer.

• With this, your XPS writer program will start running smoothly

Method: 3 Configuration of Microsoft XPS document writer v4

If the Microsoft XPS document writer v4 is misconfigured in QuickBooks. Then you are required to configure it again:

• Go to the start menu to select the settings tab
• After this, select the Bluetooth and Devices tab
• In the next step, you are needed to navigate to the printers and scanners tab
• Make sure to add a local printer. Users can also add network print with the manual settings.

• Now, the user is required to tap on PORTPROMPT
• Tap on the next to use an existing port
• From the manufacturer list, select Microsoft and then click on the Microsoft XPS document writer v4.
• Here, the user needs to click on the next tab
• You can also choose the option to replace the current driver. After this, tap on the next tab.
• In the printer name field, users need to disconnect v4 from the Microsoft XPS document writer name
• Now, you can tap on the finish tab
• At last, uncheck the box after tapping on the XPS the default printer

Method 4: Start repairing the Adobe Reader program

A user can repair the Adobe Reader program to solve the issues happening because of the QuickBooks Missing PDF Component. You must use this solution to rectify the corruption that is caused in the files related to Adobe Reader.

Repairing the Adobe Reader Program

For this, click on Start and then open the control panel. Now, you need to navigate to the option programs and features. In the next step, a user must tap on Adobe Reader to click on the link to uninstall/change. After this, you must tap on the repair option.

After completion of the repair process, users can double-check if the program is running properly. Uninstall the program in case of any sort of error.

Look for the Adobe updates

• For this, simply click on the Windows tab and then type Adobe in the search box
• From the list of applications, look for the Adobe Reader
• In the next step, you need to click on the help tab and select check for updates tab.
• If available, download the updates
• Perform the onscreen prompts and then the user needs to install the downloaded updates

Summing up

The QuickBooks Missing PDF Component can interrupt your organization’s accounting workflow. By following all these given solutions and steps, you can get rid of the problem and continue using QuickBooks. In case of any kind of trouble, users can reach out to our technical support team at QuickBooks. Get in touch with our experts to seek technical guidance for resolving the issues.