How to Delete Turbo Tax Deluxe

Remove unnecessary software to keep your computer running efficiently.

TurboTax Deluxe is a computer program that makes filing taxes easier, faster and more convenient than the traditional method of sending papers through the mail. While it is a useful program, some may prefer other similar programs over it. When TurboTax no longer serves a purpose on a computer, it should be removed to conserve space on the hard drive as a full hard drive is more likely to run slower.

Instructions

Windows

1. Open the Start menu and click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the "Add or Remove Programs" folder. If you use Windows Vista or later, it will simply say "Uninstall a program" under the Programs section of the Control Panel.

3. Select TurboTax Deluxe from the list of programs. Click on Change/Remove for Windows XP or earlier. For Windows Vista or 7, double-click on TurboTax Deluxe.

4. Click on Uninstall when asked if you are sure you want to remove TurboTax. The computer will begin to uninstall it immediately.

5. Click Done when the process is complete.

Mac

1. Drag the TurboTax Deluxe folder to the Trash. Depending on your computer settings, the location of this folder will differ.

2. Double-click the hard drive icon on the desktop. Open the Users folder and then choose your name.

3. Open the Libraries folder and then Preferences.

4. Locate the "com.intuit.TurboTax.xxxx.plist: file and drag it to the Trash. Note that the "xxxx" represents the year your particular software was released, so it will show as a series of numbers rather than "xxxx."

5. Empty the Trash to completely remove the program.

References

• TurboTax Support: Mac
• TurboTax Support: Windows