Get your taxes done using TurboTax

To ensure TurboTax installs and runs successfully, please complete all of the following steps:

• Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements.
• Verify that you have administrator rights on your computer and TurboTax is Running as Administrator:
  • Right-click the TurboTax icon or setup icon, and select Properties. In the Compatibility tab, check the Run as Administrator box and click OK.
• Check your TurboTax CD and computer's CD drive, if you're installing from the CD.
• Clean up and defragment your hard drive.
• Run Windows Update to keep your system up-to-date.
• Update your system's hardware drivers.
• Update your security software for firewall, virus, and spyware protection.
• Close all browser windows and programs before installing.

Less obvious things you should know include:

• You should not install TurboTax on a removable flash or thumb drive. Here's why.
• It's important to turn off your firewall and virus-detection software before installing. (Remember to turn it back on after installation.)
• Removing unused firewall and virus-detection programs from your computer can help you avoid potential problems. Though outdated and no longer used, they can still wreak havoc on an installation.