Windows 10: Cannot enable Microsoft Print to PDF once it is disabled

Discus and support Cannot enable Microsoft Print to PDF once it is disabled in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I used the following command to find the feature name and the second one (Powershell) to disable Microsoft Print to PDF, and the third one to re-enable... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by JoeRandolph1, Mar 29, 2019.

  1. JOERANDOLPH1
    JoeRandolph1 Win User

    Cannot enable Microsoft Print to PDF once it is disabled


    I used the following command to find the feature name and the second one (Powershell) to disable Microsoft Print to PDF, and the third one to re-enable it.

    DISM /online /get-features /format:table | find "Disabled"

    Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName "Microsoft-Windows-Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Package"

    Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName "Microsoft-Windows-Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Package"


    The disable command works perfectly, however, I get the following message when trying to enable it.

    "enable-windowsoptionalfeature : One of several parent features are disabled so current feature can not be enabled." (See Screenshot)






    Cannot enable Microsoft Print to PDF once it is disabled 9PGjH.png


    Secondly, I try to enable the feature through "Turn Windows features On or Off" but it can't be found. (See screenshot)


    Cannot enable Microsoft Print to PDF once it is disabled 7HKI4.png


    I have researched this for several hours now and the only information I can find is how to add the printer back through Programs and Features. I would appreciate all help resolving this problem.

    :)
     
    JoeRandolph1, Mar 29, 2019
    #1
  2. ROLANDO VIL
    Rolando Vil Win User

    Print to PDF missing in Printer List

    Hi William,

    We suggest that you disable and re-enable the Print to PDF feature. Here are the steps:

    • Click on the Start menu and type in Windows Features.
    • Choose Turn Windows features on or off.
    • On the next window, find Microsoft Print to PDF and disable it. Click
      OK to save changes.
    • Restart your PC.
    • Repeat the same steps to re-enable Microsoft Print to PDF.
    If the issue persists, we suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps suggested on the link below under
    Advanced:

    Fix printer problems

    Regards.
     
    Rolando Vil, Mar 29, 2019
    #2
  3. WILLIAMSTURGIS
    WilliamSturgis Win User
    Print to PDF missing in Printer List

    Thanks for your help. I was browsing the web the other day and I found a page called FINAL DRAFT. They had a set of instructions for reinstalling the Microsoft Print to PDF utility that worked great for me. Problem solved.
     
    WilliamSturgis, Mar 29, 2019
    #3
  4. MELCHIZEDEK QUI
    Melchizedek Qui Win User

    Cannot enable Microsoft Print to PDF once it is disabled

    microsoft print to pdf not working

    Here are some few things to try:

    Method 1: Try to check the PDF files on this locations:

    • C:\Users\%username%\
    • User\Documents\

    Method 2: Disable and and re-enable Print to PDF feature

    1. Click on Start, then type in Windows features.

    2. Click on Turn Windows features on or off.

    3. On the Windows Features windows, locate Microsoft Print to PDF and disable it. Click
    OK to save changes.

    4. Reboot your computer.

    5. Repeat the same steps to re-enable Microsoft Print to PDF.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Mar 29, 2019
    #4
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