When running the download I keep getting the following error "We have detected that a Windows update is in progress." I am then not allowed to run the exe file.

[Lisa995]

Have you restarted the computer so that the Windows update can complete?

[kanudigit2004]

Restarting my computer fixed my problem.  Thanks!

[Lisa995]

Sometimes a good old fashioned reboot works wonders!  Glad you got it figured out.

[fej143]

I am having same problem, rebooted my machine and it is still hanging up

[Lisa995]

fej143, do you have Windows set to auto update?  if not, you may have to manually have it check for updates.

[dcmint]

Posting this for future users -

Had the same problem today. Quick fix ~ go to the command prompt and type these:
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc

No reset needed. After installing/using Turbotax fix the issue. You likely have failed updates. I had two.
Change all of the "stop" back to "start."

[tonsofsteel]

Nice one! You do have to be a machine administrator to run these commands.

[Lisa995]

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