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Level 2
posted Jan 28, 2021 8:58:46 AM

CANNOT UPDATE TURBOTAX

TURBOTAX COULD NOT UPDATE.
TURBOTAX RESPONSE WAS:  "FAILED UPDATES.  PROGRAM UPDATES.  FAILED TO INSTALL UPDATE.  MICROSOFT INSTALLER ERROR: 1603, FATAL ERROR DURING INSTALLATION.  CHECK FOR SOLUTION."
AFTER CLICKING THE SOLUTION LINK I RECEIVED THIS RESPONSE: "SORRY, A SOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE WAS NOT FOUND."
 WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN?  WILL MY TURBOTAX WORK PROPERLY?  I AM USING WINDOWS 10.  PLEASE ASSIST.  -JHW

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Level 2
Jan 28, 2021 12:48:09 PM

I spoke with a Turbotax phone representative an hour ago who resolved the problem by having me:
A) Update my Windows 10 OS (a new update had just been released today and I wasn't aware of it).
B) Uninstall and re-install Turbotax from the CD I had purchased.
TurboTax and all of the updates installed without a problem.
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Thank you for your kind assistance!

15 Replies
Level 2
Jan 28, 2021 12:48:09 PM

I spoke with a Turbotax phone representative an hour ago who resolved the problem by having me:
A) Update my Windows 10 OS (a new update had just been released today and I wasn't aware of it).
B) Uninstall and re-install Turbotax from the CD I had purchased.
TurboTax and all of the updates installed without a problem.
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Thank you for your kind assistance!

New Member
Feb 18, 2021 11:30:49 AM

The exact thing is happening to me. It let me work on my return without updating. It even allowed me to complete the e-file process and charged my CC for the State return. BUT then wouldn't submit the Returns without Updating, which of course it wouldn't do. It did email me receipt for paying for my

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Level 2
Feb 18, 2021 12:23:22 PM

I resolved my problem as per the BEST ANSWER posted above.
Otherwise, get a case number from Turbotax online and call a tech support rep at the phone number provided.
Best of luck!

New Member
Mar 13, 2021 9:34:57 AM

I manually installed the update which was successful. But when doing the federal check, it wanted to check for updates which failed and I couldn't continue. Using Windows 8.1.  This is a new problem as updates had been installing OK until the past couple of days. Suggestions?

Level 2
Mar 13, 2021 10:23:28 AM

I resolved my problem as per the BEST ANSWER posted above.
Otherwise, get a case number from Turbotax online and call a tech support rep at the phone number provided.
Best of luck!

New Member
Apr 8, 2021 9:52:17 AM

PLEASE let me use turbotax. My data is already there.

Level 2
Apr 8, 2021 11:46:11 PM

Please refer to the best answer shown above. Contact TurboTax and get a case number and call the telephone number provided at that point for assistance. Best of luck.

 

Level 1
May 27, 2021 1:01:00 PM

I don't have a CD to reinstall the product. I downloaded it. Help Also, my OS is up to date

Level 2
May 27, 2021 1:47:22 PM

PLEASE, EVERYONE, I AM NOT A TURBO TAX EXPERT NOR AM I ASSOCIATED WITH TURBO TAX.
I WAS ABLE TO SOLVE MY PROBLEM AND I CANNOT SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM, SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME FOR ASSISTANCE.
THE ONLY THING I CAN TELL YOU IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN TELLING EVERYONE ELSE:
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I resolved my problem as per the BEST ANSWER posted above.
Otherwise, get a case number from Turbo tax online and call a tech support rep at the phone number provided.
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THAT IS ALL I CAN TELL YOU.

New Member
Mar 14, 2022 7:51:14 PM

Same with mine!

Intuit Alumni
Mar 15, 2022 11:48:27 AM

Please feel free to contact Customer Support so you can speak with someone who can assist you.

@Paul1483

New Member
Mar 19, 2022 10:50:27 AM

I resolved my problem as per the BEST ANSWER posted above.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 19, 2022 11:01:15 AM

Thank you for the update! We are glad you were able to get your issue resolved.

@bhambob

Level 1
Apr 5, 2022 7:14:27 AM

Here's a thought for the Turbo Tax software developers.  UPGRADE YOUR DOT NET FRAMEWORK TO ONE THAT ISN'T A SECURITY VULNERABILITY!

That is all.

New Member
Apr 9, 2022 1:06:05 PM

The problem DOES NOT RESOLVE. And good luck getting thru to ANYBODY. These fools have hosed up the app the very week you need it most. App WILL NOT update no matter what you do. Just like multiple mortgage component they were late FIVE WEEKS on getting out. They really mishandled EVERYTHING this year! Not reliable any more