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How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

Thank you so much! @Mike9241 

 

The error message is “You need 4GB”…

 

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Now I removed all apps including Edge.

Now I only have an IE logo.

Yes, the 2024 version needs 64bit Win10.

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The mem shows 1.2/1.9 GB.

CPU shows 2% in use.

But I did not have any apps running.

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The top three are 

Antimalware 131MB

Host Service 13MB

Task manager 10MB

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Sorry for the late response.

I am still trying to solve it.

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@Mike9241 

Then I closed the Antimalware real-protection.

I used the cleanup tool and then restarted.

The mem could drop from 131MB to 80MB.

 

But it still shows “insufficient space” and “4GB or more” needed.

 

Which friend knows the solution?

Thanks a lot.

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

not really sure what's going on with your computer. This forum is primarily for help with Turbotax issues. Computer issues like insufficient memory are generally beyond the scope of help that this forum can provide because every computer is different and no one knows anything about yours except that it apparently has only 2GB of RAM.  This may not be a solvable issue with the desktop version. It would take a computer tech with hands on to see if anything can be done.   

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@VolvoGirl @Mike9241 

Is the CS number 8848 for the desktop-version is often down or busy?

Is the live chat in app good to use? 
I could not reach a real person.

 

I already did factory-reset to my computer. Now the RAM is use could be 1GB.

But I still can not install the app.

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@VolvoGirl  @Mike9241 

I called in to ask the TurboTax CS team for help in the afternoon. I was told to call back again and there might be “no info/issues” on my case.

 

Do we have some other options?

Now do I have to buy a new computer for my tax filing 2024-2025?

Thanks a lot.

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

We know nothing about your computer other than it has only 2GB of memory. some have memory slots that allow upgrade others do not.  Consider this. For 2025 tax returns that are done on desktop Turbotax it seems (at this point in time) your operating system will have to be windows 11. Are you using W10 or 11? if 10 some computers cannot be upgraded to W11.  I don't think Turbotax support can really help with these issues. 

if you click on settings in the start menu and then update & security in the next screen you should see info about whether your computer has or is W11 compliant and also the current OS. if you have W11 that leaves the memory issue which only a computer tech could answer by looking inside the computer. if W10 but its W11 compliant and you upgrade you may again face memory issues.   If W10 but not upgradeable to W11, it makes no sense to upgrade memory if that's possible because in 2025 you'll either need a new computer or go back to online. 

 

Turbotax desktop 2024, when a return is opened along with the update services, can take about 1/2 GB (on my computer). there are other processes that also must run when using Turbotax desktop in addition to other operating system processes which must run. if you stop some of them your computer will crash. 

 

Unless you have a tech friend, the cost of having a pro look at your computer and upgrading. if possible, might be more than a new computer 

 

 

 

 

 

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@Mike9241 

Thank you for your answers.

If I have to buy a new computer, do you have suggestions about a good PC model for our TurboTax App? For example, a compact model.

 

Theoretically I still have more than 1GB RAM left.

If it takes around 1/2 GB running in your computer, why can’t I only install the App?

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@Mike9241 

Hello friend, Mike, I have another question. 

I called in to ask the CS team and then they told me to get an email with a code.

I already waited for several hours but no email came to me.

Usually what is the reason?

Do I need to call in again?

Thanks a lot.

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@Mike9241 

Could the TurboTax 2024 Desktop version be installed onto a ChromeBook laptop?

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@MythSaraLee 


@MythSaraLee wrote:

@Mike9241 

Could the TurboTax 2024 Desktop version be installed onto a ChromeBook laptop?


Sorry NO.   You need a computer with Windows 10 or a Mac.  

 

2024 & 2025 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements. For 2025 next year you will need Windows 11 or later or Mac OS Sonoma 14 or later (newer). 
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements

 

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@VolvoGirl @Mike9241 

Thanks. Now I could re-start the filing job through a Windows 11 computer.

 

What is the reason for error 190 in Desktop-version, while I clicking the option “continue from Turbo Online”? How can I fix this error? Thx. 

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

After you get the program installed or reinstalled the first thing to do before you open your tax return is to update the program and install any state programs you had. Then open your file. So you first might need to start a fake return to be able to download the state program (go to FILE - NEW). Enter some basic information, then go to the state tab and download the state program. Then try to open your existing return, go to FILE - OPEN


Error 190 for state
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/bugs-and-error-messages/help/error-190-when-opening-file-in-turbot...

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@VolvoGirl @Mike9241 

Thanks for your help.

 

If the 2024 desktop app sometimes automatically restarted, it will auto recover and fill in the data which is similar to the previous year, right?

 

The American opportunity credit is changing for every year, right? Is that for lifetime once or “once per year for 4 years” in 2024?

 

In 2024, the Section 179 could be only related to a gov job, right?

 

If I need to file my volunteer expenses, is the Form 941 the right place for me to file my data?

Thanks a lot! 

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

@VolvoGirl One more question.

The ItsDeductible will finally end on Oct 21, right?

 

Could we transfer data to Turbo2025 before its ending-date?

What will be the next donation tracker in the tax year 2025-2026? Thanks.

How to install 2024 app onto my old computer lower than 4GB RAM?

Sorry I don't use or know  anything about It's Deductible.   There are lots of posts about it.    But  Oct 21 is before the 2025 Desktop program or Online versions come out.  

 

Did you see this article?  Maybe you can download the csv or something to import when 2025 opens?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/login-password/export-data-itsdeductible... 

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