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  1. Windows 11 Microsoft XPS Document Writer - Drivers Missing


    Windows Update wiped out drivers, and I keep getting error 0x8000f0922. I need help locating the driver download; there are no drivers on the computer anymore. I have worked through several message boards, but none provide a way to get the drivers. I even repaired Windows, and nothing works.

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    Deana Fleschner, Apr 25, 2025
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  2. LK375 Win User

    Missing Microsoft XPS Document Writer

    Hi David,

    Before I can help you with the missing XPS Document Writer and QB, I need to know, are you using Windows 10 Pro? If you can answer "yes" to this question - continue...

    If your answer was "yes", try this, it worked for and I, (DK83) but I'll need you to answer a couple of questions first. Please answers my questions in the order below - thanks.

    1. - Open the File Manager and single (left) click on the "This PC" icon.

    2. - Then double (left) click on the icon for the C: drive.

    3. - Then double (left) click on the directory file folder - "Windows".

    4. - Then double (left) click on the sub-directory file folder - "System32"

    5. - Then double (left) click on the sub-directory file folder - "spool".

    6. - Then double (left) click on the sub-directory file folder - "tools".

    Is there a sub-directory called "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" located in the "tools' sub-directory?

    If yes, go to step 7 below. If no, go to step (a) below.

    (a) - Then single click on the "New Folder" icon on the tool bar above and add a folder in the "tools" sub-directory called Microsoft XPS Document Writer.

    (b) - On the left side of File Manager, single click on the "My PC" icon and then using "Search this PC" in the upper right of the File Manager display enter the file name - mxdw.gpd and allow the search engine to local where on your computer this file
    is located.

    (c) - If the "Search This PC" function can't local this file or any of the files listed in Step 7, let me know with a Reply to this message by indicating - "I'm screwed, but let's move on...".

    7. - Then double click on the sub-directory "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" and verify that the following files are there:

    mxdw.gpd GPD File

    mxdwdui.dll Application Extension

    mxdw-manifest Configuration settings

    mxdw-piplineconfig XML Document

    prnms001 Security Catalog

    prnms001 Setup Information

    If these files are not in the "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" folder, return to step (c) above.

    If the files are in the sub-directory "Microsoft XPS Document Writer", reply to this message with - "OK - I'm good to go. Let's move on...".

    You'll need to reply to by August 9th, otherwise you'll need to wait until August 28th.... thanks.

    DK83
     
    LK375, Apr 25, 2025
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  3. LK375 Win User
    Missing Microsoft XPS Document Writer

    After a recent Windows 10 pro update from Microsoft, I noticed that two printers were missing from "Devices and Printers", my Cannon color ImageClass MF72bCdw printer and Microsoft's XPS Document Writer. I was able to reinstall the MF72bCdw printer driver
    and the printer is back and functioning normally. However, I can't reinstall the Microsoft XPS Document Writer. When I do I get a error message "Unable to install printer" - The handle is invalid". I've looked in C:\windows\system32\spool\tools and the subdirectory
    "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" is completely missing. Gone....

    I've check my other Window 10 pro computers and the "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" subdirectory is in the C:\windows\system32\spool\tools directory. What's the fix for this problem? I need this printer installed for QuickBooks and it's getting to be a issue.
    I've spent the better part of three days working on this problem. HELP....

    ***Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category.***
     
    LK375, Apr 25, 2025
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  4. Windows 11 Microsoft XPS Document Writer - Drivers Missing

    Microsoft XPS Document Writer Download for Windows 10

    I got all through this until: Look for "Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4" or of similar fare, XPS Class Driver

    Microsoft XPS Document Writer is not in the list! Dead in the water..
     
    christinepouliot, Apr 25, 2025
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