Adobe PDF print doesn’t print to PDF

Situation: When the user tries to print a document to PDF using Microsoft Print to PDF or Adobe PDF, the printing file format is PRT instead of PDF.

Troubleshooting: we may need to re-install them. Here are how.

Reinstall Microsoft Print to PDF using “Windows Features”

  • Right-click Start, and click Run
  • In the Run dialog, type optionalfeatures.exe and click OK.
  • In the Windows Features dialog, uncheck Microsoft Print to PDF and click OK.
  • Reopen the Windows Features dialog. This time, enable the Microsoft Print to PDF checkbox and click OK.

How to Reinstall PDF Maker

  • Close any open programs. This includes programs that may be running in your taskbar.
  • Start Adobe Acrobat by double-clicking the icon on your desktop or choosing it from…
  • Click “Help” and select “Detect And Repair.” Follow the instructions on your screen…
  • Reboot your computer after reinstallation is complete.

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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