Windows 10: Disable Microsoft Print to PDF within a Software Application

Discus and support Disable Microsoft Print to PDF within a Software Application in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; We have a software application that can generate a PDF document for printing. But we don't want the user to save it in a local drive for security... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Po LingYim, Jan 16, 2019.

  1. PO LINGYIM
    Po LingYim Win User

    Disable Microsoft Print to PDF within a Software Application


    We have a software application that can generate a PDF document for printing. But we don't want the user to save it in a local drive for security purpose. However, the "Microsoft print to PDF" feature in Windows 10 allows user to save the document in a local drive when printing. Is that possible to block this feature within my application only? We want this feature somewhere else but don't want it within that specific application.

    :)
     
    Po LingYim, Jan 16, 2019
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  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, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 2019
    #3
  4. ERIKA ARO
    Erika Aro Win User

    Disable Microsoft Print to PDF within a Software Application

    Microsoft "Print to PDF" prints out Garbage

    Hi,

    To better assist you regarding Microsoft Print to PDF, we just have a few questions for you:

    • What are the documents that you're trying to save as a PDF file?
    • Can you provide us a step-by-step screenshot of how you print your documents as PDF?
     
    Erika Aro, Jan 16, 2019
    #4
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