I had all my windows replaced back on 4/2022 do I need to wait to until these are completely paid before claiming I did not claim in 2022 as I was unsure how this works.

Once the installation has been completed and finalized you can claim the credit on your tax return.  You do not have to wait until the windows have been paid off.

You will need to amend the 2022 tax return that was filed for the Residential Energy Credit.

To access your prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Start the 2023 online tax return by entering some personal information then click on Tax Home on the left side of the screen.

On the Tax Home webpage -

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year 2022 and Click on Amend (change) 2022 return

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

Any credit you might be eligible for must be claimed in the year the items were installed, not when they were paid for.  You may be able to file an amended 2022 return to claim a credit, depending on your income and other tax facts.  You can't claim the windows on your 2023 return.