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Question

My tax computer has no internet access. Program will not load without it. What do I do?

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
January 20, 2021
8 replies
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I downloaded the digital version and copied it to a computer via usb drive. The computer does not have internet access. Thus, the program won't load because it wants online access to activate. I have an activation code. Is there a workaround?

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Level 15

No. There is no workaround. The TurboTax software must have internet access to verify the license code.

usprocurementAuthor

Level 2

For the record, this isn't good. There are still some people who prefer not to have their personal business accessible by the internet. I bought the software and have an activation code for it. That should be sufficient.

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I downloaded the program and installed on my notebook. Activated it and downloaded my state. Tested it out, worked fine. Checked for updates, installed them. Then I took my notebook up to my cabin so I could do my taxes in peace and quiet. Sure enough, it won't load because it doesn't have internet. So I brought it back to town, made sure it was activated. Took it back up to my cabin. You guessed it; no internet - no TurboTax. C'mon people, I paid for the program and jumped through all the hoops. Why?

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Has stated above, an internet connection is required to file your return with TurboTax.

Please click Check your Internet connection in Windows to learn more.

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Level 2

Not trying to file. Just trying to use the program I bought and paid for. Did you even read my post? Maybe I should start a new thread.