Error 1304: Error writing to file
Updated: 2/15/2013
Article ID: SLN12333
Error 1304: Error writing to file occurs when updating TurboTax.
Possible Causes
- You're not logged in as an administrator.
- An anti-virus, anti-malware, firewall, desktop search or backup program is interfering with Windows Installer.
- You don't have enough free space on your hard disk(s).
- Folder permissions are set incorrectly:
- The SYSTEM group on your computer does not have Full Control privileges for the directory being updated.
- The Everyone group on your computer does not have Full Control privileges for the directory being updated.
- The Windows Installer system component is not installed correctly.
Solution
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- Restart your computer.
- Log in as a computer administrator.
- Exit all running programs including virus-protection and firewall programs.
Remember to re-enable your security software after you've successfully installed or updated TurboTax.
If the problem persists
Clean up your hard drive, and then install (or update) TurboTax.
And if that doesn't work, download the Windows Installer.