Yes copy the .tax2024 data file to the laptop hard drive. It should go in your documents in a Turbo Tax folder. You may have to make the Turbo Tax folder.
After you get the program installed or reinstalled on the new computer the first thing to do before you open your tax return is to update the program and install any state programs you had. Then open your file. So you first might need to start a fake return to be able to download the state program (go to FILE - NEW). Enter some basic information, then go to the state tab and download the state program. Then try to open your existing return, go to FILE - OPEN
