topic Re: Windows 11 REQUIREMENT in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

vetz76 — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:42:08 GMT

Upgrade to WIN 11? I say BS.

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

Bsch4477 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:11:43 GMT

As I understand it, you won’t be able to run 2025 desktop TurboTax on Windows 10.

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:18:10 GMT

If your computer does not meet the system requirements for desktop download TurboTax, you can still use online TurboTax with any computer or mobile device that has internet access.

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

vetz76 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:22:27 GMT

Well yeah, that's what I read and I'm pissed about it because I do not want Win 11 and do not want to buy a new computer so I can run TT. I'm now seriously considering just using a tax prep service and dumping TT whom I have used for 20+ years.

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vetz76 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:24:03 GMT

Why the hell don't they tell you that when they tell you that you have to migrate to Win 11?

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VolvoGirl — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:28:29 GMT

If you want to switch to the Online version next year here is some info……

If you used the Desktop program for 2024 here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/00/25953

If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version. It has less features and no Forms Mode. You can only do 1 return. Federal and state are separate fees.

Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2025 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done. In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something. You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

astral90 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:29:46 GMT

Inutuit should offer TT '25 desktop for Win10 with ESU.

Intuit is wrong when they state in their email sent today, "Microsoft will no longer provide ... security fixes for Windows 10 operating system. Because security is a top priority for us, TurboTax Desktop software for tax year 2025 onwards will not be compatible with Windows 10 operating system."

In fact MS's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Win10 "provides access to critical and important security updates as defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2." (support dot microsoft dot com/en-us/windows/windows-10-consumer-extended-security-updates-esu-program-33e17de9-36b3-43bb-874d-6c53d2e4bf42)

"You can enroll in ESU by one of the following three ways:

At no additional cost if you are syncing your PC Settings
Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points
One-time purchase of $30 USD or local currency equivalent plus applicable tax

All enrollment options provide extended security updates through October 13, 2026."

I ran TT desktop on Win10 for '24 and should be allowed to again for '25.

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

vetz76 — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:51:52 GMT

I too ran TT2024 on a Win10 sys; I did finally get to a real TT person today who said it's still early and things can change, also you can use the online TT version and use any computer with internet to use it. I made my feelings known to the TT guy plus on the following survey. If enough customers raise hell I do believe they'll back off. I'm not buying another computer or updating my 10 sys to 11. Several years ago they did this same crap and I bought a new computer with Win 10 so I could use TT's software, not again!

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Jay_H — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:28:26 GMT

Intuit also needs to realize that 43% of the US still uses Windows 10, and that 90% of the US doesn't have the money to upgrade their computers to be windows 11 compatible.

What their IT department needs to do is work with Microsoft and their paid for security updates, and get 2025 to work with windows 10. Listen IT people and forum mods, here's what will happen, most people want a desktop version for security reasons. Telling 43% of your userbase that you are going to discontinue something is not financially sound. It gives competitors a chance to gain a one up on you.

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Mike9241 — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:23:08 GMT

for windows using online OS 8.1 and 10 required. for desktop no one can say if Intuit will change its mind if enough users abandon it. I think it's gambling desktop users will switch to online. we also have to see what other desktop apps will do for the 2025 tax year.

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skramblr — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:18:48 GMT

It's Intuit's way of telling 43% of the customer base they to not want their business. More than 30yrs of buying TT and finally giving me the boot. Buy a new computer or you can't run TT? Ok, I'll go elsewhere.
Maybe TT is planning to use the encryption features of TPM to secure your data, but their alternative to upload all my information to their online site is ludicrous. Every year sites are hacked and I don't want all my financial info leaked.

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ATinyDuck — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:43:45 GMT

Posted this on the other thread discussing this as well, but adding here to spread more info.

Windows 10 LTSC IoT, is available to businesses, and has full security update support until Jan 13, 2032.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021

They are completely misrepresenting this situation, security support is not ending.

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

vetz76 — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:37:14 GMT

Here's another option: [link removed]

Rated high by PC Mag, just behind TT

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

BobRay — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:06:22 GMT

The online version of TT will not do what I need. I went to a lot of trouble to stay on Windows 10 (for which you can easily continue to get security updates from Microsoft). It is a flat-out lie for TT to tell us that their program will no longer be secure on Windows 10.

Anyone who has been following along, knows that Windows 11 is just Windows 10 with some new UI features. They are the same under the hood. I have many very sophisticated, interdependent programs on my machine that are much more OS dependent than TT. They all run securely with no problems in Windows 10.

This is an unacceptable move by TT. I will be sorry to have to abandon it, but I'm not going to upgrade to Windows 11, so it's so long TT for me.

BTW, if you want to reach someone who can do something about this, the CEO of Intuit is listed here: https://www.elliott.org/company-contacts/intuit/

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vetz76 — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:30:22 GMT

Sent an email to : [email address removed] Customer Success person.

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

JohnQT — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:41:56 GMT

Thanks for posting this link and info, I missed your post when I started a new thread on this a few hours ago but I will add a link to your post here.

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vetz76 — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:10:35 GMT

Thanks, we have to push this, it's total nonsense that you have to upgrade to Win 11 from Win10. If TT if is so concerned about security issues, they can build them into the TT software.

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BobRay — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:46:11 GMT

They already have built the security into the product. If they hadn't, TT 2025 would have been insecure on Windows 10. The claim about security is complete nonsense.

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Mike9241 — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:07:01 GMT

it's only for the desktop versions right now. you have several options

1) wait and hope Intuit changes its mind

2) use online

3) switch to another product

4) create a dual boot computer following instructions you can find on the web (my choice - I now have w11 installed on a noncompliant computer) the installation app hacks the registry so W11 doesn't check to make sure the computer meets requirements. (i did install TT 2024 and it works) No guarantee TT won't modify its 2025 app to also check and refuse to install if it's not compliant. on boot you have to choose between the two OS's

5) create a virtual machine. this allows both OS's to run at the same time. I tried to do this but couldn't get it to work

Re: What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

vetz76 — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:54:46 GMT

That's all well and good (if you have the tech knowledge to do it) but the bottom line is that as customers we should not have to buy a new computer just to run TT's software; if TT is so concerned about security, build it into the TT software and not depend on Microsoft to do it for TT.