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I can't open turbotax 2020 deluxe that has been downloaded to desktop. dropped it into application folder and it say alias not the file. can't figure out how to open it.

 
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I can't open turbotax 2020 deluxe that has been downloaded to desktop. dropped it into application folder and it say alias not the file. can't figure out how to open it.

What operating system are you using, Microsoft or Apple?

What is the file extension of the installation file you downloaded?  Is it .exe for Windows or .dmg for Apple?

evscmi
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I can't open turbotax 2020 deluxe that has been downloaded to desktop. dropped it into application folder and it say alias not the file. can't figure out how to open it.

Hi,

I'm using MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6

.dmg for Apple

I can't open turbotax 2020 deluxe that has been downloaded to desktop. dropped it into application folder and it say alias not the file. can't figure out how to open it.


@evscmi wrote:

Hi,

I'm using MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6

.dmg for Apple


Install TurboTax for Mac - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/how-do-i-install-the-turbotax-software-for-mac/01/...

 

Troubleshoot install for Mac - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/turbotax-for-the-mac-installation-troubleshooter/0...

 

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evscmi
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I can't open turbotax 2020 deluxe that has been downloaded to desktop. dropped it into application folder and it say alias not the file. can't figure out how to open it.

i will check that out.

i think my OS version may not be updated enough.

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