How can i remove MXDW printer from Vista

[Akiraa]

I am a Windows Vista user and as you all might be aware of Microsoft XPS Document Write that is already available in Vista is just for no use for me. As i never required to make Windows spool file format or page description language i want to remove it form my computer. Could you guys please make me know how can i remove MXDW printer from my Vista ? Thanks in advance.

[Michael Sabin]

With Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW) you can seamlessly integrate your application with enterprise-wide workflows by adding the ability to publish, import, and view XPS documents. .NET Framework 3.0 provides the APIs that enable you to add XPS-based publishing, importing, and viewing technologies to your Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application.

In order to remove this from your Windows Vista system, you need a third party application that is XPS Removal Tool. is used to remove the Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW) print queue and driver package from a Windows Vista installation. XPS Removal Tool can also uninstall XPS Essentials Pack from Windows XP, Windows Server 2003.

Download XPS Removal Tool

[jesse]

Adding XPS-based technologies to your application gives your customers a print quality that was previously found only in high-end graphic arts applications because the Windows Vista print sub-system has been enhanced to recognize and process XPS documents.

To remove it simply download and install XPS Removal Tool on your computer and follow the instruction to remove MXDW printer from the system. In case you want to get MXDW back just go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Add a printer. Click on Add a local printer. As you step through the wizard, you'll come to the "Install the printer driver" screen. Under Manufacturer, scroll down and select "Microsoft". Then you'll see the option to add the Microsoft XPS Document Writer.

[SalVatore]

XPS Removal Tool features:

• Remove Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer from printer folder
• Remove Microsoft XPS Document Writer print driver (both 32-bit and 64-bit)
• Remove XPS Services Library
• Clean up XPS driver package files
• Remove MXDW print queue
• Uninstall XPS Essential Pack from Windows XP, Windows Server 2003