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Level 2
posted Dec 25, 2021 9:45:16 PM

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

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.

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Level 15
Dec 25, 2021 10:44:26 PM

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

For some, the issues continue through tax season.

Level 15
Dec 25, 2021 11:45:48 PM

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

 

 

Level 2
Dec 26, 2021 7:36:53 AM

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?