How To Get Rid Of QuickBooks Detected That A Component Required To Create PDF File Is Missing
                     Ways To Reliably Tackle 
QuickBooks Detected That A 
Component Required To 
Create PDF File Is Missing Error
You require specific components in QB to run the PDF print functions with ease. Issues with the same 
can lead to QuickBooks Detected That A Component Required To Create PDF File Is Missing error on 
the screen. This error code can get triggered due to an outdated Adobe Reader, among other common 
reasons. If you are getting QuickBooks detected that a component PDF issue, you can use the reliable 
solutions mentioned below to eliminate the error. 
You can avail of our professional assistance services to get rid of the PDF component issues in QB in 
case the following solutions are difficult to understand, or you are facing trouble while running the 
process.

Common Reasons & Factors Leading to the QuickBooks Missing PDF 
Component Error
You might be getting the QuickBooks PDF component missing error message due to the causes and 
scenarios mentioned below –
• The Microsoft XPS document writer, which is essential for the PDF print process, might be inactive 
or turned off in Windows settings, and the writer might be unresponsive. 
• Your QuickBooks Desktop application might be outdated or old, and the obsolete version might 
not be compatible with running the PDF print process correctly.
• The Adobe Reader application might be corrupted or damaged, and you might be using an 
outdated version of the Adobe app to run the QB PDF print functions. 
Ways to Reliably Rectify QuickBooks Missing Component Error
QuickBooks component required error can be easily tackled by using the detailed solutions 
provided below –
Solution 1 – Reinstall the Adobe Reader from the Appwiz Command of the Run 
Window
You can address the missing PDF component in QuickBooks Desktop error by reinstalling the Adobe 
app.
• Exit QuickBooks and access the Run window from the Windows Start menu to run the appwiz.cpl 
command, followed by choosing Adobe Reader from the appeared application list.
• Now, select Uninstall/Change and press the Install button, followed by hitting Next to complete the 
reinstallation process, and once done, hit Finish to rerun QuickBooks and check if the PDF print issues 
are fixed.
Solution 2 – Set the Temp Folder Permissions by Editing the Properties Tab
You need to ensure that the TEMP folders have full access to run the QuickBooks PDF print functions 
without issues.
• Open the Run window, and on the appeared dialog box, type %TEMP%, followed by hitting Enter 
to right-click on an empty area in the appeared window.
• Choose the Properties option from the drop-down list and go to the Security menu to select the 
Full Control option for the temp files, followed by hitting Edit.
• Now, select the User Name or Group and select the Allow checkbox next to the Full Control 
option, followed by hitting OK. 
Conclusion
You can easily address the 
QuickBooks Detected That a Component Required To Create PDF File Is Missing issue with the 
help of the effective methods given above. But sometimes, these solutions might not work due to 
some internal issues that can be fixed with professional help. For this, you can reach out to our 
dedicated team of QB experts and get immediate guidance in fixing the PDF print issues.