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Windows 10 5 Ways to Open XPS Viewer in Windows 10

5 Ways to Open XPS Viewer in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated

The XPS Viewer is a built-in application in Windows 10 that allows users to view and manage XPS (XML Paper Specification) documents. You can use the following five methods to open XPS Viewer on Windows 10 computer.

Way 1: Turn XPS Viewer on through searching.

Input xps in the search box and choose XPS Viewer in the result. This method provides a quick way to access the XPS Viewer using the built-in search functionality.

open xps viewer via search

Way 2: Open XPS Viewer from Start Menu.

Click the Start button to show the menu, select All apps, open Windows Accessories and tap XPS Viewer.

open xps viewer in start menu

Way 3: Open XPS Viewer via Run.

The Run dialog offers a fast and straightforward approach to open system utilities like the XPS Viewer. Display the Run dialog with Windows+R, enter xpsrchvw and hit OK.

open xps viewer via run

Way 4: Turn XPS Viewer on in Command Prompt.

Using the Command Prompt is ideal for users who prefer command-line interfaces for system management.

Step 1: Access Command Prompt.

Step 2: Type xpsrchvw and press Enter.

open xps viewer from CMD

Way 5: Open the app through Windows PowerShell.

PowerShell provides a powerful scripting environment, and this method is suitable for advanced users.

Step 1: Get into Windows PowerShell from Start Menu.

Step 2: Input xpsrchvw.exe and tap Enter.

open xps viewer via powershell

Installing XPS Viewer (If Not Available)

If you cannot find the XPS Viewer using the methods above, it might not be installed on your system. To install it:

Step 1: Open Settings by pressing Windows + I. Then click on Apps.

Step 2: Click Optional features under the "Apps & features" section.

Step 3: Click on Add a feature.

Step 4: In the search box, type XPS Viewer.

Step 5: Choose XPS Viewer from the list and hit Install.

After that, you can use any mentioned methods above to access the XPS viewer.

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