Microsoft XPS Document & writer 7microsoft print to port conflict.

Mark Aloway 0 Reputation points
2026-09-22T21:25:12.1+00:00

I am getting a error message about Microsoft XPS doc. printer & Print to PDF Port conflict. I tried almost every ting . I get the message pop up no matter what program,

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  1. Emma1-N 13,235 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-09-23T02:08:47.2033333+00:00

    Welcome Mark Aloway,

    To better narrow this down, could you please confirm:

    • Which version of Windows are you using (Windows 10 or Windows 11)?
    • What is the exact error message you receive regarding the XPS Document Writer or Print to PDF port conflict?
    • Does the error appear during startup, when opening applications, or only when attempting to print?

    In the meantime, please try these quick checks:

    • Open Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off
    • Uncheck Microsoft XPS Document Writer and Microsoft Print to PDF, then select OK and restart the computer
    • Return to the same window, re-enable both features, and restart again
    • Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, and check whether multiple instances of Microsoft Print to PDF or Microsoft XPS Document Writer are listed. If so, let us know what you see

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