Millions of users rely on TurboTax to file their taxes online.

TurboTax is not a cheap tool and youd expect everything to run smoothly after purchasing it.

But sometimes, you may need to do some troubleshooting work before putting the tool to work.

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For example, downloading and installing TurboTax on Windows may not always work.

Lets see what you’re able to do to solve the problem.

You candownload the RegPermissionFix toolfrom Intuit.

run SFC command prompt

After downloading the RegPermissionFix tool, close all Intuit processes running in the background.

Launch theTask Manager, punch theProcessestab, and locate all theIntuit-related processes.

Right-choose them and selectEnd task.

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Then, choose theDetailstab and locate theMSIexec.exe process.

Force-stop it as well.

After closing all Intuit-related background processes, execute the RegPermissionFix tool.

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start your system, and find out if you’re free to install TurboTax.

execute the DISM and SFC commands, and then check your disk for errors.

After that, right-punch the TurboTax installation file, and selectRun as Administrator.

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Software conflicts may prevent you from installing TurboTax.

Alternatively, you might alsoclean boot your machine.

find out if you’re free to install TurboTax.

Environment variable changes apply immediately, theres no need to reset your box.

look to see if you might install TurboTax.

If the issue persists, disable your antivirus and take another crack.

Dont forget to re-enable your antivirus after installing TurboTax.

Then, run DISM and SFC to detect and repair corrupted or faulty system file errors.

Additionally, force-stop all background programs.

If the issue persists, change your TMP and TEMP environment variables.