This is the most straightforward way to get the official Microsoft viewer back on your machine.

: Select Apps , then ensure you are on the Apps & features tab.

Starting with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (Version 1803), Microsoft removed the XPS Viewer from default installations. If you performed a clean install or bought a new PC with this version or later, the viewer is not present unless you manually add it. Method 1: Installing via Windows Settings (Recommended)