Devices Add or Remove Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Microsoft Print to PDF feature for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Microsoft Print to PDF allows you to Print to PDF natively to create a PDF file of the contents of any web page or file without the need to use third-party software.

Microsoft Edge is the default app used to open .pdf files with.

If the Microsoft Print to PDF printer has been removed and the Microsoft Print to PDF feature is still enabled, then you will need to remove the Microsoft Print to PDF feature and add the Microsoft Print to PDF feature back to restore the Microsoft Print to PDF printer.

You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the Microsoft Print to PDF feature.

EXAMPLE: Microsoft Print to PDF







1 Open Windows Features (OptionalFeatures.exe).

2 Check (add - default) and uncheck (remove) Microsoft Print to PDF for what you want, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

If Windows Features is empty or blank, then double check to make sure that the Windows Modules Installer service is enabled and set to Automatic.

3 Click/tap on Close when finished. (see screenshots below)






1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

2 Type the command below you want to use into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshots below)











1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select Windows PowerShell.

2 Type the command below you want to use into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshots below)








That's it,
Shawn Brink