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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 11:00:42 AM

I inserted my turbotax cd in the drive and nothing happens. What do I need to do?

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 11:00:44 AM

Also be sure the CD is not upside down.  (yes, it happens).

You may need to send a command to the CD drive if autorun is disabled.   The steps below tell how to force the CD setup to start.

Here are the recommended installation steps:

You must install using Administrator privilege.
First  manually disconnect your computer from the Internet so you can safely temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall software programs.
Close any other open programs.
If installing from a downloaded installation file, then double-click the file to start the install process, and skip the CD steps.
If installing from a CD, insert the CD and the installation should launch.  If it doesn't start installing automatically, then here's how to launch it:

      Hold down the Windows+R keys to open the Run window.
      Click Browse, and then navigate to the TurboTax CD on your CD/DVD/RW drive (usually Drive D).
      Double-click the setup.exe file.
      Click OK to launch the installer.

After installing, be sure to re-enable your antivirus and firewall programs before connecting  your computer back up to the Internet.
Reboot (restart) your computer.
Open TurboTax and run the updater.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 11:00:44 AM

I would suggest contacting customer service. They can issue you a download copy of the disc since it is not loading from your CD-ROM. 

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

The above is the best and most efficient way for you to connect with the right person so that you can get the help you need. But if you still require assistance, you can contact us on (800) 446-8848.

What is the TurboTax phone number?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 11:00:46 AM

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First, please try the simple command to force the setup program to start.  See the installation steps I provided above.
Also be sure the CD is not upside down.  (yes, it happens).

New Member
Mar 4, 2020 11:00:33 AM

I inserted my CD into my drive and nothing happens,, What do i need to do to get started.

New Member
Mar 24, 2020 10:13:46 AM

Inserted the CD but nothing happens

New Member
Mar 24, 2020 10:14:59 AM

Done all you suggest, still nothing works

Level 15
Mar 24, 2020 10:17:30 AM

What kind of computer & OS are you trying to install it on?  Does it read other CD/DVDs?  If you can install the CD you can download the program instead.

 

To download instead use this FAQ

How to install Turbo Tax if you don't have a CD drive

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

Expert Alumni
Mar 24, 2020 10:21:19 AM

Have you tried another CD to make sure that the CD drive is working?

New Member
Jan 20, 2021 9:22:40 AM

my cd is not istallig

Level 15
Jan 20, 2021 9:25:26 AM

Then try downloading the program.  How to install Turbo Tax if you can't use the CD
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/i-bought-the-cd-but-my-computer-doesn-t-have-a-cd-drive/01/26450

 

New Member
Mar 7, 2021 9:03:49 AM

no

 

Returning Member
Mar 8, 2021 9:01:28 AM

I am frustrated since I still cant load the disk????

Intuit Alumni
Mar 8, 2021 9:14:09 AM

Please see the TurboTax Help article below for help troubleshooting installation issues. 

 

Troubleshoot installation and running TurboTax for...

 

Please click here for Mac.

 

If these steps do not help resolve the issue, please click the link below to help get your connected to the right person for assistance.

 

 

What is the TurboTax phone number?

 

New Member
Mar 29, 2021 9:08:50 AM

I inserted my intuit turbotax cd in the drive and nothing happens.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 30, 2021 9:21:42 AM

Please review the responses from mesquitebean and ChondelLO above.

Here are the links that were shared for troubleshooting your issues.

Troubleshoot installation and running TurboTax for...

 

Please click here for Mac.

New Member
Apr 21, 2021 11:40:02 AM

Cant Install My Turbo Tax CD

Level 15
Apr 21, 2021 11:46:00 AM

Then try to download it instead.  How to download Turbo Tax if you can't use the CD

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

New Member
Nov 27, 2021 5:34:12 PM

cannot load disk. this is the second disk an second payment

Level 15
Nov 27, 2021 5:54:39 PM

Then try to download it instead.  How to download Turbo Tax if you can't use the CD

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

Level 15
Nov 27, 2021 6:26:30 PM

What happens when you put the CD in?  How far does it get?  Does it start to install?  Are you on Windows?

 

Do other CDs work in the drive?  You inserted it the right way up?  Some people put the CD in upside down.

 

If you have WIndows 10 and the CD won't load see

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/bugs-and-error-messages/help/nothing-happens-when-i-insert-the-cd-on-windows-10/00/26721

 

Windows Troubleshooting Installation…..

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/troubleshooting/help/troubleshoot-installing-and-running-turbotax-on-windows/00/25718

New Member
Dec 4, 2021 4:08:44 PM

Inserted Turbotax CD but it would not load

Level 15
Dec 4, 2021 4:28:20 PM

What happens when you put the CD in?  How far does it get?  Does it start to install?  Are you on Windows?

 

Do other CDs work in the drive?  You inserted it the right way up?  Some people put the CD in upside down.

 

If you have WIndows 10 and the CD won't load see

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/bugs-and-error-messages/help/nothing-happens-when-i-insert-the-cd-...

 

Windows Troubleshooting Installation…..

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/troubleshooting/help/troubleshoot-installing-and-running-turbotax-...

 

 

If the CD will not work you can always use the download option instead.  Read the instructions that came with the disk.  

Level 15
Dec 5, 2021 3:55:43 PM

@j19530  Just saw this recent FAQ

Trouble installing the CD on Windows

Check your CD and CD drive (Windows)

New Member
Mar 2, 2022 2:07:25 PM

Cannot get the disk to run.