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posted Apr 13, 2025 5:56:19 PM

How do I change my online download to a desktop download?

I entered Online instead of Desktop when installing. How do I change that?

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Apr 13, 2025 5:59:31 PM

What?  There is only 1 way to install the Desktop program.   By a download.  Or did you accidentally get into the Online browser version?   How far did you get?  

 

You need to download and install the Desktop program. Do you need help installing the Desktop program? How to get started with the Desktop program, install and activate it
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US?uid=luqgvzrd


If you started in the Online version you can switch to the Desktop program and continue without paying for Online. How to switch…….
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-the-turbotax-software/00/26129