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Level 1
posted Jan 19, 2024 3:41:25 PM

Can't enter licence code to start turbotax 2023

When I try to enter my licence code to start TurboTax 2023 it ignores the keyboard. So I can't type in the code and can't start the software...

 

I have uninstalled, re-downloaded, re-installed and rebooted but still can't type in the code.

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Moderator
Jan 20, 2024 9:48:11 AM

Try using the tab or arrow keys to get the cursor into the text box so that you can type in the code.

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Level 1
Jan 20, 2024 8:54:06 AM

So it works perfectly on my old crappy desktop, but it doesn't work on my brand new Lenovo laptop .....

Moderator
Jan 20, 2024 9:48:11 AM

Try using the tab or arrow keys to get the cursor into the text box so that you can type in the code.

Level 1
Jan 20, 2024 4:40:41 PM

That worked -- thank you!!!!

New Member
Feb 25, 2024 10:47:26 AM

It is not working on my installed cd 2023

Moderator
Feb 25, 2024 11:34:32 AM

@Joy1950 

 

Try changing the scaling settings of Windows to 100% if it's not already set to that. You can also try setting your screen resolution to 800 x 600, enter the licence, and then change the screen back to normal.

 

You might also be able to just move your mouse the blank screen and find the license code box by watching for the cursor to change.

Returning Member
Apr 13, 2024 9:37:51 AM

No problen with the cursor as is blinking on the screen

Moderator
Apr 13, 2024 9:58:34 AM

Do you see where you are to enter your license code?

Returning Member
Apr 13, 2024 10:00:07 AM

Even with the curser blinking, I cannot enter the licence code. I tried several times but the space remain blank while the curser keeps blinking. Is there another way to enter the code?

Returning Member
Apr 13, 2024 10:01:13 AM

Yes, I see where to enter the code

Moderator
Apr 13, 2024 10:08:08 AM

We suggest uninstalling and reinstalling TurboTax software this time open up Microsoft Edge download from there.  Here is where you can install from.

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

 

New Member
Apr 17, 2024 2:07:09 PM

can't enter licence code

Moderator
Apr 17, 2024 2:21:40 PM

@Dennis Hunter Are you using TurboTax CD/Download or TurboTax Online? What happens when you try to enter the code?

New Member
Apr 20, 2024 11:01:56 AM

My cursor is there but it is not accepting my numbers/letters when i type in

Moderator
Apr 20, 2024 1:05:38 PM

@burger2 Please try reinstalling TurboTax using the download from our website.  You can download the current version of TurboTax CD/download edition here:  Choose the 2023 TurboTax edition you need (for Windows). If you are still not able to resolve this issue, please contact our phone support team at 1-888-829-8608.