Error 1406
Updated: 2/06/2013
Article ID: SLN12345
Error 1406 occurs when installing or updating TurboTax:
Could not write value value to key key.
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.
- A registry section or file is in use or locked by the system or a running program.
- You don't have enough free space on your hard disk(s).
- Registry key permissions are set incorrectly.
- The Windows Installer component is not installed correctly.
Solution 1
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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.