Manually Update TurboTax 2012 for Windows
Updated: 4/24/2013
Article ID: GEN84797
If you're having trouble updating your TurboTax 2012 for Windows software using the "Check for Updates" method, you can get your federal program update here:
- Close TurboTax and all other programs except this browser window.
- Click the button below to download the federal program update (82.4 MB):
- Save the file to your Desktop.
- After the file finishes downloading, go to your Desktop and double-click the "vise grip" icon, pictured below:

- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
- When finished, verify that your TurboTax program is up-to-date.