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posted Mar 30, 2025 5:11:34 AM

how do i fix microsoft error 1603

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Expert Alumni
Mar 30, 2025 6:27:23 PM

Doing a manual update for TurboTax Desktop should resolve Microsoft Installer Error:1603.

 

Please follow the directions in this TurboTax Help Article: Manually Update TurboTax for Windows Software


 

Level 2
Mar 31, 2025 5:04:11 AM

I am using TT desktop and getting the same error 1603.  Manual update didn't work.

 

Thank you.

Expert Alumni
Apr 1, 2025 10:13:13 AM

You need to clear your Cache and Cookies before doing the manual update.

 

What is a manual update?

Level 2
Apr 5, 2025 7:33:47 PM

Thanks for your reply.

 

Actually, the error message I am getting is: Microsoft Installer error 2725.

 

Thanks again for your help!