To move your old tax data files to your new computer, please follow the steps below:
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Connect a drive or other portable device to your old computer and copy/move your old tax data file to it. (Recommended: Copy instead of dragging the files)
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After successful copying, disconnect/eject the portable device and connect it to your new computer.
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Once connected, browse your device and select the copied tax return files. Drag them to your desktop (or easy-to-find location), then release the mouse key and copy (instead of moving) the file.
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On TurboTax Desktop, open the copied old tax file by browsing to ensure it is not corrupted
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If your file is corrupted, delete it from your device and the new computer.
- After deletion, repeat the above steps from the beginning.
Caution: You might want to delete the file from your portable device for security purposes. Please don't email it to yourself. Email isn't secure either.
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