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Installer Service - Software Update blocking electronic filing

MEA1214 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:40:02 GMT

I am trying to file federal and state taxes electronically and Turbo Tax asks to update the software before filing. When I've chosen "Update Software", a window opens and says "Waiting for the installer service". After waiting 15 minutes, I canceled. Since the software update was unable to happen, I am unable to file my taxes electronically. How do I get past this software update issue? The software I'm using is 2025 Turbo Tax Premier Desktop/PC.

Re: Installer Service - Software Update blocking electronic filing

Mike9241 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:29:39 GMT

here are some suggestions. some are from Microsoft, others are not. The one thing I would not do is hack the registry unless you are completely comfortable with doing this. Mess up, and your computer could crash and not reboot.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Waiting+for+the+installer+service&form=ANNNB1&refig=69d3f892c164467b84d63e44fc6d228f&pc=EDBBAN&adppc=EDGEDSP