Windows 10: Add or Remove XPS Viewer app in Windows 10

How to: Add or Remove XPS Viewer app in Windows 10

How to Add or Remove XPS Viewer app in Windows 10


The XPS Viewer app allows you to read, copy, print, sign, and set permissions for XPS documents.

Microsoft is version 1709 and earlier versions, the app is included in the installation image. If you have XPS Viewer and you update to Windows 10 version 1803, there's no action required. You'll still have XPS Viewer.

However, if you install clean install), you may need to install XPS Viewer. If you had XPS Viewer in Windows 10, version 1709, but manually removed it before updating, you'll need to manually reinstall it.

This tutorial will show you how to add (install) or remove (uninstall) the XPS Viewer app for all users in Windows 10.

*Warning You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove XPS Viewer.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: Add or Remove XPS Viewer in Optional Features
• Option Two: Add or Remove XPS Viewer in Command Prompt

EXAMPLE: XPS Viewer











OPTION ONE [/i] Add or Remove XPS Viewer in Optional Features
1 Open Settings, and click/tap on the Apps icon.

2 Click/tap on Apps & features on the left side, and click/tap on the Optional features link on the right side. (see screenshot below)



3 Do step 4 (add) or step 5 (remove) below for what you would like to do.


4. To Add XPS Viewer
A) Click/tap on Add a feature. (see screenshots below)

B) Scroll down, check XPS Viewer, click/tap on Install, and go to step 6 below.







5. To Remove XPS Viewer
A) Scroll down, click/tap on XPS Viewer, click/tap on Uninstall, and go to step 6 below. (see screenshots below)






6 You can now close Settings if you like.





OPTION TWO [/i] Add or Remove XPS Viewer in Command Prompt
1 Open an elevated command prompt.

2 Do step 3 (add) or step 4 (remove) below for what you would like to do.


3. To Add XPS Viewer
A) Copy and paste the command below into the elevated command prompt, press Enter, and go to step 5 below. (see screenshot below)

*Arrow DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:XPS.Viewer~~~~0.0.1.0





4. To Remove XPS Viewer
A) Copy and paste the command below into the elevated command prompt, press Enter, and go to step 5 below. (see screenshot below)

*Arrow DISM /Online /Remove-Capability /CapabilityName:XPS.Viewer~~~~0.0.1.0




5 You can now close the elevated command prompt if you like.

That's it,
Shawn


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• How to Manage Optional Features in Windows 10
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XPS service viewer

Hello Mondicke,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums. I am glad to assist you on this.

XPS viewer is a file format that Microsoft created to print content to a file very similar to PDF. Microsoft is retiring support for the file format and removing the XPS Viewer app on new installations. This means that if you're
doing an upgrade from Windows 10 built version 1709 (Fall Creators Update) to build 1803, you'll continue to have support for the format, but if you're setting up a new device, or do a clean installation, the XPS Viewer app will no longer be available.

To try using XPS service viewer, please follow the below mentioned steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on Apps.

3. Click on Apps & features.

4. Under "Apps & features," click the Manage optional features link.

5. Click the Add a feature button.

6. Select XPS Viewer from the list.

7. Click the Install button.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Hope it helps.

Harish

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

How to add XPS Viewer in Windows 10

Hi Libyano, Refer this step by step tutorial:

Add or Remove XPS Viewer app in Windows 10

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/109719-add-...

Disclaimer:

This is a non-Microsoft website which would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site which are frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they do
more harm than good sometimes.

 

How to add XPS Viewer in Windows 10

Hi,

I am Ganesh Gandhi, an Independent Advisor, 18 years experienced windows guide. I am here to work with you on this problem.

Kindly follow these steps.

- Open the Settings app.

- Go to Apps > Apps & features.

- On the right, click on the link Manage optional features.

- Click on the button Add a feature at the top of the next page.

- Find the optional feature named XPS Viewer in the list under Add a feature.

If you install Windows 10, version 1803, on a new device (or as a clean installation), you may need to install XPS Viewer from Apps and Features in the Settings app or through Features on Demand. If you had XPS Viewer in Windows 10, version 1709, but manually
removed it before updating, you'll need to manually reinstall it.

Refer here:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Do let me know if you require any further help on this. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

 

XPS Viewer

Hi Jeff, thanks for your question. I'm Graeme, a Microsoft Community expert and fellow user.

I'm not sure why your XPS viewer would have disappeared, but if you're having trouble finding it then I can recommend following the steps in the below article to reinstall the Windows XPS Viewer app:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/109719-add-...

Hopefully that helps! Please let me know if you need further support. Thanks!

Note: Non-Microsoft websites are linked. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
on the site before you decide to download and install it.

 

Cannot Install XPS Viewer in Latest Windows 10 Build

Hi jtg 151,

We're changing the way you get XPS Viewer. In Windows 10, version 1709 and earlier versions, the app is included in the installation image. If you have XPS Viewer and you update to Windows 10, version 1803, there's no action required. You'll still have XPS
Viewer.

However, if you install Windows 10, version 1803, on a new device (or as a clean installation), you may need to install XPS Viewer from Apps and Features in the Settings app or through Features on Demand. If you had XPS Viewer in Windows 10, version 1709, but
manually removed it before updating, you'll need to manually reinstall it.

Since you have tried adding the XPS Viewer from the Apps and Features in the Settings app and through Features on Demand, I would suggest that you perform a repair upgrade using the latest Windows 10 ISO file. Performing a repair upgrade can repair broken operating
system files while preserving your personal files, settings and installed applications. You can follow the steps that was provided by
Andre Da Costa in this
Forum Article to perform a repair upgrade.

Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.