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Can I use TurboTax if I have Windows 7?

Author

Ava Robinson

Published Feb 11, 2026

You can use TurboTax and QuickBooks Desktop on any operating system listed in the products system requirements (Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10). Windows 7 is no longer a supported operating system.

What Mac operating system do I need for TurboTax 2021?

TurboTax 2021 Mac OS Requirements Operating System: Mac OS Sierra 10.12 or later, 64-bit required.

What are the system requirements for TurboTax 2020?

TurboTax Online system requirements

  • Processor: Pentium 4 or higher (Windows) or Multi core Intel Processor with 64-bit required (Mac)
  • Tablets: iPad 5th Generation or Android equivalent.
  • Mobile phone: iPhone 6 or Android equivalent.
  • RAM: 1 GB (Windows) or 2GB (Mac)
  • Monitor: 1024×768 or higher screen resolution.

Can TurboTax be done online?

TurboTax Online offers the convenience of preparing and e-filing your tax return from virtually any computer or mobile device with Internet access. There’s no software to install and nothing you’ll need to save on your computer. TurboTax Online includes federal and state e-filing.

Is there a problem installing TurboTax on Windows 10?

Install on Dell Windows 10 – cannot see Activation screen – comes up as blank. December 2, 2020 7:55 AM Any hints here? Did TTX/Windows ever Fix that problem with installing on the most recent Windows version?

What can be used to open Turbo Tax?

If you download the PDF of the online tax return that file can be opened by any compatible PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader. To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account –

Can you use TurboTax online on a Mac?

To use TurboTax on your Mac, you’ll need to switch to one of our online editions. But good news, you can transfer your prior year returns prepared in the Windows version into your current year TurboTax online return. You’ll just need to find those files on your Windows computer (the *.TT16 files) and copy them somewhere on your Mac.

When does TurboTax 2020 fail on activation screen?

TurboTax 2020 install fails on Activation – screen… December 2, 2020 7:49 AM Install on Dell Windows 10 – cannot see Activation screen – comes up as blank. December 2, 2020 7:55 AM