Opening prior return without program update

[czrunner1]

How can I open my prior year tax return without updating the turbo tax program?

[VolvoGirl]

You can try by turning off your WiFi or unplug the internet before you start the program.   Don't know if that will work.

In the Windows program you would have needed to disable the updates before closing the last time. That's the first thing I do when I install the program.

You can only disable the Updates in the Windows version. As soon as I install the Windows Desktop program and it updates the first time then I go to Online-Updater Preferences and select Ask me before getting updates.

In the Mac program updates are automatic when you open the program. I think you can first turn off your internet or wifi so it won't check.