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New Member
posted Dec 19, 2019 3:07:48 AM

When I try to update TT H&B 2019, the update crashes. I've restarted my system, I've uninstalled and reinstalled the product. The update continues to crash. Any advice?

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Level 15
Dec 19, 2019 4:56:10 AM

Hard to know on that one...but you should always indicate if you are using Windows or MAC computer.

 

Anyhow   if Windows:

A) Make sure you've installed it on your main system disk, not on some detachable drive.  And if you installed it using a CD, make sure you remove the CD after installation.

 

B)  The try the following  (even if you installed it as an Administrator, do this too):

Exit and shut down the desktop TurboTax program ....then:

 1)  right-click TurboTax 2019 icon

2)  Select  … Properties

3)  Select the  Compatibility tab

4) In the "Settings" section … check the box to "Run this program as an administrator"

5)  Apply...then OK.  Restart and attempt to update again

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C)  still no go?   If installed from a CD, check your instructions in the package that direct you how to get an installation file from the TTX download site and do that...and use that installation file instead.  IF you were using a TTX download already, go back and download it again and use the new installation file.  That installation file changes every week (even up to April & later) with all kinds of form and bug fixes within the installation file.

 

D)  Last resort:  Customer Support....weekdays, daytime only until sometime in January  (hours listed ...PACIFIC time).

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

 

Level 15
Dec 19, 2019 8:07:19 AM

Oh yeah...If you are using a Windows computer, you might try the Manual Update first.  Sometimes that loads & fixes things that were fixed since you installed whatever version you have:

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/updating/help/manually-update-turbotax-for-windows-software-basic-deluxe-premier-home-business/00/26041 

New Member
Mar 15, 2020 3:08:33 PM

I have done this 3 times and still no luck.  I need help

New Member
Mar 15, 2020 3:09:09 PM

Windows

Intuit Alumni
Mar 16, 2020 8:28:09 AM

Please click the link below to contact Customer Support for assistance.

 

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