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Failed to Install Update. Microsoft installer error 1603. Fatal error during installation.

TaxGuyTom — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:45:16 GMT

I select TT because it always updates the program without error or effort beyond that of a simple wage earner. Could someone offer a simple, emphasis on "simple" on how to correct this.

This is my 8th year with TT. I am really not more computer literate than I was in 2013.

I have disabled my virus programs with no correction.

Re: Failed to Install Update. Microsoft installer error 1603. Fatal error during installation.

fanfare — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 06:44:26 GMT

expect random errors and issues until mid-January or later, since TurboTax is preliminary.

For some, the issues continue through tax season.

Re: Failed to Install Update. Microsoft installer error 1603. Fatal error during installation.

Mike9241 — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:45:48 GMT

also, try right-clicking on the program and select "run as administrator"

here's a link to what Microsoft suggests for resolving the issue

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/ccfda1f5-4601-0cbc-07b2-9ecc93f009be

if this doesn't help contact support.

5am-5pm Pacific Time (8-8 Eastern) Monday - Friday
https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact

800-446-8848

Re: Failed to Install Update. Microsoft installer error 1603. Fatal error during installation.

TaxGuyTom — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:36:53 GMT

Let me offer an important add here.

Just's for S&%$#'s and grins, I opened, and successfully updated, my 2020 TT program.

Is it fair in saying, it's is a TT matter, not a Microsoft matter?