If you are encountering QuickBooks missing PDF component error message, it means that the program is unable to find a component required to save or email forms as a PDF file. This issue is often caused by a missing or damaged installation of the "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" printer driver, which is necessary to create PDF files.

To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:

1. Restart your computer and relaunch QuickBooks.
2. Install or repair the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer driver by following these steps:

• Open the Control Panel and click on "Devices and Printers."
• Click on "Add a Printer" and select "Add a Local Printer."
• Choose the "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" option from the list of available printers.
• If the driver is already installed, choose the "Use the Driver that is Currently Installed" option. If the driver is not installed, select the appropriate driver from the list and click "Next."
• Name the printer and click "Next" until the installation is complete.

3. Verify that the "Print Spooler" service is running by following these steps:

• Press the "Windows" + "R" keys to open the Run dialog box.
• Type "services.msc" and click "OK" to open the Services window.
• Scroll down and locate the "Print Spooler" service.
• Right-click on the service and select "Properties."
• Set the "Startup type" to "Automatic" and click "Start" to start the service.
• Click "OK" to save the changes.