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New Member
posted Dec 28, 2019 11:22:57 AM

How do I enter the LICENSE CODE from a CD that was purchased

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Level 15
Dec 28, 2019 11:28:44 AM

If you obtained the TurboTax CD from an authorized retailer, your license code is printed on the front of the insert in your box. 

If you obtained the TurboTax CD directly from TurboTax.com, your license code is printed on the packing slip.

If you obtained the TurboTax CD through TurboTax Advantage, your license code is printed on the envelope.

Level 15
Dec 28, 2019 11:38:25 AM

Do you have the License Code?  You can not use it for the Online web version.  Have you installed the CD Desktop program?  On Windows or Mac?

 

You first install the program.  Then when you launch the program it should pop up the Activation box to enter the code.

 

 

 

 

 

Level 1
Jan 8, 2020 6:39:52 PM

cd won't install! turbotax premier 2019 for windows and Mac?

 

Returning Member
Jan 13, 2020 1:47:44 PM

CD won't install on 2nd computer.  Have license code, but keeps rejecting it.  Says already in use

Level 15
Jan 13, 2020 2:19:22 PM

You have to Contact Customer Service for License Code errors
5am-9pm Pacific Time Monday - Friday
https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

New Member
Feb 3, 2020 8:35:33 AM

I have installed the program from a CD and moved it into the application folder.  It has not asked me to enter the license code and I cannot open the application.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 3, 2020 1:59:00 PM

Once you double-click on the icon, inside of Applications, it will Launch. Once its launched, it will ask you to enter the License Code.

 

Please see this Turbotax FAQ for MAC Installation steps: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/how-do-i-install-the-turbotax-software-for-mac/00/26067

 

Please see this Turbotax FAQ for Mac Troubleshooting steps: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/troubleshoot-turbotax-for-mac-download-issues/00/26012

New Member
Feb 8, 2020 2:33:28 PM

HOW DO I ENTER THE LICENSE CODE FROM A CD THAT WAS PURCHASED AFTER NSTALLING

Level 15
Feb 8, 2020 2:33:55 PM

@brenda001   Were you trying to ask a question?

Level 1
Mar 6, 2020 9:51:38 AM

Same question from me - If I purchased a used CD (with 3 filings remaining) but the license code is not included, how do I obtain it?

Expert Alumni
Mar 6, 2020 10:17:03 AM

You will enter the License code in the  License code box on the activation screen

 

You’ll only need to enter it and validate the first time you install on a computer. You can, however, install the software on up to five of your computers using the same license code. If you need more, you’ll need to purchase another TurboTax license.

Level 1
Mar 6, 2020 11:19:18 AM

But the license code is not included in the box.

Expert Alumni
Mar 6, 2020 12:27:11 PM

Where did you buy the software?  Was it from an authorized reseller? This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.

Without the License code you will not be able to use the software.

New Member
Mar 22, 2020 12:48:57 PM

cd won't install

 

Expert Alumni
Mar 23, 2020 5:47:09 AM

If you are having trouble with the CD install you might try a download.  Here is a link with some instructions.  You will go to installturbotax.com to get started.  

New Member
Mar 26, 2020 11:14:34 AM

[product key removed]

Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2020 12:39:45 PM

The license code is entered in the License code box on the activation screen.  Select continue after you enter the code to complete the installation.

This link Activating TurboTax CD/Download software has information that you may find useful.

Returning Member
Apr 8, 2020 8:31:03 AM

[product key removed]

Returning Member
Apr 8, 2020 8:37:26 AM

I intalled my TurboTax CD but it is not running.  I went to InstallTurboTax.com. I have license code, verif vode, Turbo tax Code, PW and user name.  What's next

Level 15
Apr 8, 2020 9:50:55 AM

Did you see these steps?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/i-bought-the-cd-but-my-computer-doesn-t-have-a-cd-drive/01/26450 

 

What problem do you have with the CD?  Did you get it installed?  Or doesn't the CD drive see it?

Returning Member
May 23, 2020 2:18:31 PM

[product key removed]

Returning Member
May 23, 2020 2:23:58 PM

Purchased@ Office Depot

Level 15
May 23, 2020 2:25:19 PM
Level 15
May 23, 2020 2:25:49 PM