What is hell is intuit doing telling me I have to upgrade to Win 11, I don't want that POS, they said it's for security, That's OK, i'll take my chances with Win 10.

[vetz76]

Upgrade to WIN 11? I say BS.

[Bsch4477]

As I understand it, you won’t be able to run 2025 desktop TurboTax on Windows 10. 

[xmasbaby0]

If your computer does not meet the system requirements for desktop download TurboTax, you can still use online TurboTax with any computer or mobile device that has internet access.

[vetz76]

Well yeah, that's what I read and I'm pissed about it because I do not want Win 11 and do not want to buy a new computer so I can run TT.  I'm now seriously considering just using a tax prep service and dumping TT whom I have used for 20+ years.

[vetz76]

Why the hell don't they tell you that when they tell you that you have to migrate to Win 11?

[VolvoGirl]

If you want to switch to the Online version next year here is some info……

If you used the Desktop program for 2024 here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-...

If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version.  It has less features and no Forms Mode.  You can only do 1 return.  Federal and state are separate fees.

Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2025 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done.  In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something.  You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.

[astral90]

Inutuit should offer TT '25 desktop for Win10 with ESU.

Intuit is wrong when they state in their email sent today, "Microsoft will no longer provide ... security fixes for Windows 10 operating system. Because security is a top priority for us, TurboTax Desktop software for tax year 2025 onwards will not be compatible with Windows 10 operating system."

In fact MS's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Win10 "provides access to critical and important security updates as defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2." (support dot microsoft dot com/en-us/windows/windows-10-consumer-extended-security-updates-esu-program-33e17de9-36b3-43bb-874d-6c53d2e4bf42)

"You can enroll in ESU by one of the following three ways:

• At no additional cost if you are syncing your PC Settings

• Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points

• One-time purchase of $30 USD or local currency equivalent plus applicable tax

All enrollment options provide extended security updates through October 13, 2026."

I ran TT desktop on Win10 for '24 and should be allowed to again for '25.