FYI ... you will NOT be able to use the 2020 program on WIN 7 next year ... plan to either upgrade or switch to the ONLINE version.
Minimum system requirements for TurboTax Windows software
Here are the minimum system requirements for TurboTax 2016 through 2019 software for Windows Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business, and Business editions. We no longer sell or support TurboTax for 2015 or earlier tax years.
Operating System
- 2019: Windows 10, Windows 8.0/8.1. Although TurboTax 2019 will install on Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or later), we strongly recommend upgrading your operating system before installing. More info
- 2017 and 2018: Windows 10, Windows 8.0/8.1, or Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or later)
- 2016: Windows 10, Windows 8.0/8.1, Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or later), or Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 or later)
Administrator rights are required to install and run TurboTax.
Processor: Pentium 4 or Athlon or later
Hard Drive Space
- 2019: 2 GB, plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft.NET 4.5.2 client if not already installed
- 2016, 2017, and 2018: 650 MB, plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft.NET 4.5.2 client if not already installed
RAM
- 2019: 2 GB or more recommended
- 2016, 2017, and 2018: 1 GB or more recommended
CD/DVD drive if installing from the CD.
Internet connection
- 2019: 1 MBps recommended speed. Internet connection is required for product activation and updates.
- 2016, 2017, and 2018: 56 Kbps to e-file and download updates (broadband recommended).
Monitor resolution: 1024x768 or higher recommended
To view your tax forms onscreen, you'll need Adobe Reader 11 or higher (plus a Windows-compatible printer if you want to print paper copies).
Note: If you just meet the minimum system requirements, TurboTax may run sl
