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Brand New Surface Laptop Go 2 - blank screens when trying to log in or buy efile...

I have a brand new Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 running Windows 11 Home 22H2.

 

1. I am unable to sign-in because when I attempt to, I get a blank screen. The cursor works but I can't quite guess what goes were on a blank screen.

 

2. I am unable to purchase e-file because when I attempt to the options screen comes up to buy but either 1) the screen comes up blank [90% of the time] or 2) screen displays texts and buttons, but they don't actually link and open...

 

3. If I go to "Tools" -> "Order History" I also receive a completely blank screen.

 

Not sure if it's some weird display driver conflict... I tried all of the suggestions on the TurboTax online help file that discusses blank screen and missing buttons - but to no avail...

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MichelleLO
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Brand New Surface Laptop Go 2 - blank screens when trying to log in or buy efile...

Please see the below TurboTax help article to assist with your blank screen issue.

How do I fix blank screens during activation or in-product purchases in TurboTax Desktop for Windows...

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Brand New Surface Laptop Go 2 - blank screens when trying to log in or buy efile...

Thanks so much for the tip and link.

 

Regretfully, that does not resolve my problem.

 

I'm using a new 2023 Surface Laptop Go 2 with video drivers with current dates, and all are up to date.

 

I agree that Turbotax is having a problem with video drivers, but it's not because mine are old...

 

Interestingly, I found that I can get it to work if I fiddle with things a bit. So until TurboTax provides an update, maybe this will help others, too.

 

1. To get blank screens to appear, switch to another application and come back (Alt-Tab works well for this).

2. That will likely bring the content to your blank screen, but not functionality - meaning, you won't be able to click or enter information. 

3. To bring functionality, shift to your display driver and change the screen resolution - preferably to a higher resolution / more content on the screen. 

4. You should now be able to add your content and proceed to login, to complete a purchase, etc.

5. You can then switch back to your normal display resolution.

 

Hope that helps! And I hope Intuit provides a software fix to more easily address the problem. 🙂

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