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katyiengo
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I'm trying to open a download and I keep getting this message: TurboTax can't be updated when it's running from a read-only volume like a disk image or an optical drive.

I've tried dragging it to the applications folder from several locations with no luck.
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SForrestLO
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I'm trying to open a download and I keep getting this message: TurboTax can't be updated when it's running from a read-only volume like a disk image or an optical drive.

Please see this Turbo Tax FAQ for assistance with the error.

Troubleshoot TurboTax for Windows updating issues

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bobtidmore
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I'm trying to open a download and I keep getting this message: TurboTax can't be updated when it's running from a read-only volume like a disk image or an optical drive.

Me too , running Mac Big Sur.   Can't find anything on this site that helps.   

I'm trying to open a download and I keep getting this message: TurboTax can't be updated when it's running from a read-only volume like a disk image or an optical drive.

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