Quick fixes for Missing Component error in QuickBooks Desktop

Here are some quick solutions you can try to implement, and resolve QuickBooks PDF Component Missing Error.

Solution 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop

  • Firstly, you need to run QuickBooks as anย Admin.
  • After that go toย Helpย menu and selectย Update QuickBooks Desktop.
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  • Now, choose the checkmark besideย Reset Updates.
  • Also, chooseย Get updates.
  • This will initiate the download process. Once done, restart QuickBooks.

Method 2: Run QuickBooks Print & Print Repair Tool from QuickBooks Tool hub

Step 1: Download and install the QuickBooks Tool hub

QuickBooks tool hub is a one-stop solution for all your QuickBooks error resolutions. Here you will find all sorts of tools you need to deal with various errors in QuickBooks. Proceed with the steps below for the best experience and also use Tool Hub on Windows 10, 64-bit.

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  • Now, if you already have a tool hub, then find out which version you are using.
  • Open the downloaded file and perform the onscreen steps.
  • Agree to theย Terms and conditions.
  • After the installation process ends, double-click the icon on Windows.
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Step 2: Run QuickBooks PDF and Print repair tool

  • Once you are able to access the tool hub, it is time to chooseย Program problemsย in the QuickBooks tool hub.
  • Select theย QuickBooks pdf and print repair tool.
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  • This can take a minute or so.
  • Now, print, email, or save the PDF from QuickBooks again and check if the issue continues.

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Method 3: Update the Print Spooler Service Properties

  • Under this process, you simply have to right-click theย Startย tab and chooseย Run.
  • Now, enter inย services.mscย and click on theย OKย tab.
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  • After that, search forย Print spooler service.
  • The next step is to right-click theย Print spoolerย service.
  • Choose theย Propertiesย tab.
  • And then, head to theย Startup typeย and chooseย Automatic.
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  • You now have to click on theย Applyย tab and click on theย Okย tab.
  • After that, right-click theย Print spoolerย service and chooseย Start.
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  • This will let you save or email a PDF.

Method 4: Create a New Template or Form

  • Here, you need toย Create a new templateย for your form.
  • Change theย Template.
  • Now, create your pdf.

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Method 5: Restart and reset temp folder permissions

Step 1: Reboot the system

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You need to restart your computer and then try to use the pdf feature again. If this doesnโ€™t work, then reset your temp folder permissions.

Step 2: Reset Temp folder permissions

  • At first, press theย Windows + Rย tab to open theย Runย command.
  • Now, enter inย %TEMP%ย and click onย Enterย tab.
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  • You will then have to right-click the empty space and chooseย Properties.
  • Go for theย Securityย tab.
  • Ensure all user names and groups in security haveย Full control.
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  • After the permissions have been set toย Full control, save as PDF again in QuickBooks.

Reconcile Windows disappears or doesnโ€™t show

Well, if that is the case, or if QuickBooks locks up after you choose Reconcile from the Banking menu and the pdf function works, then the reconcile window might show off-screen. Here is what you need to do:

  • Search for all open Windows to see if your reconcile window is listed.
  • Now, chooseย Close allย and begin the reconciliation again.

In case you continue to receive the same issue when reconciling the accounts, seek further assistance.

Method 6: Configure Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4.

  • Under this process, pressย Startย and go toย Settings.
  • After that move toย Bluetooth and devicesย option.
  • Selectย Printers and Scannersย tab.
Printers and Scanners
  • Herein, click on theย Add a printer or scannerย option.
  • Now add a local printer or network print with theย Manual settings.
  • Also, click onย PORTPROMPT: (Local port)ย and clickย Nextย in theย Use an existing port.
  • Here you need to selectย Microsoftย from the manufacturer list.
  • Selectย Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4.
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  • Once done, selectย Nextย andย Replace the current driver.
  • Now again click onย Nextย andย Finishย to save changes.
  • Make sure to unmark the box next to make XPS the default printer.

For Windows 7/ Vista:

  • Click onย Devices and Printersย option from theย Startย menu.
  • selectย Microsoft XPS Document Writer.
  • Here you need to click onย Remove Device.
  • Then, selectย Add a printerย and clickย Add a local printer.
  • Now you need to chooseย Use an existing port.
  • Hit onย XPS Port: (Local Port)ย and after that click onย Next.
  • Opt forย Microsoftย in the manufacturer list.
  • Selectย Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4ย and hit onย Next.
  • Choose the opt toย Replace the current driver.
  • Once done, hit onย Next.

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Method 7: Enable MS XPS Document Writer

  • Openย Programs and Featuresย on your system.
  • Then go toย Turn Windows features on or off.
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  • Now enableย MS XPS document writer.ย It will allow the XPS writer program to run smoothly.
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Solution 8: Repair the Adobe Reader program

  • Under this, click onย Start < Control Panel < Programs and Features.
  • After that selectย Adobe Reader, thenย Uninstall/Change, finally clickย Repair
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  • When the repair is complete, double-check if the program runs properly.

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