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February 12, 2020
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Software Problem Upon start up I try to open and get message Turbo tax is already runningunder another account switch usersand run TT from the other account to continue. Error 70001 Help want to do taxes!

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Upon start up I try to open and get message Turbo tax is already running under another account switch users and run TT from the other account to continue. Error 70001 Help want to do taxes!

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    February 12, 2020

    This is a spontaneous connectivity issue that typically resolves itself as long as your connection to TurboTax remains intact while the process you are working on completes.

     

    Solution

    If the issue doesn't resolve on its own, close TurboTax, restart your computer, and reopen TurboTax.

    If that doesn't solve your problem:

    1. Make sure you aren't on a work computer. (Most work computers have a strong security firewall that can blocking TurboTax from accessing the Internet.)
    2. Check your firewall (like Windows Defender, Bitdefender, or AVG). Make sure it's not blocking TurboTax from accessing the internet.
    3. Run TurboTax as an administrator.
    4. Ensure TurboTax is up-to-date.

    To reset your Internet connection:

    1. Turn off your computer, your router, and your cable modem, in that order.
    2. Wait a minute, then turn your modem back on.
    3. Wait another minute, then turn your router back on.
    4. Once your router is back up, turn your computer back on and try logging in again.

    Related Information:

    Source: TurboTax FAQ

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    January 10, 2021

    I tried all the solutions to this "spontaneous connection issue you recommend.  I sent 3 messages to you last week about this problem.  No response at all.  (Do any human beings at Intuit actually see these messages?) I waited a week to see if an update might fix the problem.  It did not.  Decided to return the CD I bought and exchange it for another.  I had the same results with the second CD.  I tried using both the first and second license codes to download instead of loading from the CD.  Same results.  I have used TurboTax exclusively for well over a decade and I have TT 2011 - 2019 still loaded on my computer - and have never had a problem using it.  

    Specifically, when I click on anything to start on the state return, the program immediately aborts.  When I click on the Update or Start button to enter certain deductions the program immediately aborts.  Another version of TT is not running on my computer.  I will wait until January 16, to hear from you about how to really fix this and/or will load the latest update that day.  If the problem persists I will return the software for credit and switch to H&R Block or some other tax software, and won't be purchasing your product again.

    DoninGA
    Employee
    January 10, 2021

    @cjbnd1978 wrote:

    I tried all the solutions to this "spontaneous connection issue you recommend.  I sent 3 messages to you last week about this problem.  No response at all.  (Do any human beings at Intuit actually see these messages?) I waited a week to see if an update might fix the problem.  It did not.  Decided to return the CD I bought and exchange it for another.  I had the same results with the second CD.  I tried using both the first and second license codes to download instead of loading from the CD.  Same results.  I have used TurboTax exclusively for well over a decade and I have TT 2011 - 2019 still loaded on my computer - and have never had a problem using it.  

    Specifically, when I click on anything to start on the state return, the program immediately aborts.  When I click on the Update or Start button to enter certain deductions the program immediately aborts.  Another version of TT is not running on my computer.  I will wait until January 16, to hear from you about how to really fix this and/or will load the latest update that day.  If the problem persists I will return the software for credit and switch to H&R Block or some other tax software, and won't be purchasing your product again.


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    February 28, 2021

    Error 70001

    April 11, 2022

    Hints did not solve problems, this issue appeared following the last update.

    I have the same settings on my computer as I have had for the past three years operating this computer.  

    April 11, 2022

    Please see the Help Article here for assistance with Error Code 70001.  

     

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    April 13, 2022

    Using CD Turbo Tax. 

    I went thru the steps in https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/bugs-and-error-messages/help/error-code-70001-[product key removed]tax-desktop/00/26121

    but it has not worked. I also uninstalled then re-installed, no success. 

     

    I successfully completed one return, exited Turbo Tax and now cannot get back in. 

    "Turbo Tax is already running under another account. Switch users and run Turbo Tax from the other account to continue.   Error 70001" 

     

    Help?!