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Returning Member
posted Dec 7, 2022 6:14:26 PM

TT21 (CD) w 1 state was on my Win. LT. I installed a 2nd new TT21 CD after uninstalling orig. New TT21 doesn't allow free download of a different state. Any solutions?

I uninstalled 1st version following:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/electronic-filing/state-install-e-file-update-loop-state-installed-e/L0heOIxUQ_US_en_US?uid=lbee71xw.

2nd version still showing 1st version state (NH) and therefore not allowing me a free downlooad

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Level 15
Dec 7, 2022 6:25:30 PM

Are you trying to install a second personal income tax program on the same computer using the same log in ID ?   Why ???   All you needed to do is continue to use the one program and pay for the second state instead of buying a second program just to get a free state.   Return the second personal program since you can buy the second state cheaper.   

Returning Member
Dec 8, 2022 6:22:37 AM

I didn't want to get into the reason, but since you asked...  I bought a new sealed version on Ebay for $11, cheaper than a State Tax purchase for $45.  I'm doing retirement scenarios and looking at my taxes in various states.  I have 3 computers available, which should allow me to download 3 different states for free.  I did three on my original TT CD purchase and now want to do 3 more.

So, enough on my reasons.  Since I have a brand new TT CD, I should be able to uninstall the 1st and install the 2nd and get 1 free state per computer.

Any thoughts on this?  Does intuit save computer IDs on their servers, thus knowing the download situation?

I removed the original TT with Windows uninstall,  ran TTCleanStates.exe, and cleaned the registry of Intuit/TT entries.  Second install still showed original state -- not the tax form, just the state program.  Thanks for any help.

Level 15
Dec 8, 2022 7:45:19 AM

Ok ... so if you want to use 3 different programs off a CD download then you must register each program using a separate  userID and password.  Stop logging into the account you already have for registered. 

Returning Member
Dec 8, 2022 8:30:16 AM

Thank you, but I don't recall logging in to TurboTax.  I just install and run the program and when I get to state download, it still shows my original state.

Level 15
Dec 8, 2022 10:00:19 AM

Don't think installing another new program will work.  Don't know how it knows but it does.  If it worked to get a different free state by installing on 3 different computers then you need to install on 3 more different computers so 6 computers.