How to Troubleshoot TurboTax error 209? [Step By Step]

The TurboTax error 209 is considered a runtime error. The developers anticipate possible errors and make a lot of effort to make sure that the software runs with stability. Usually, programmers code the software and design it in a way that won’t cause any problems. However, still, no design works 100% perfectly and causes some errors. One such issue is error 209. When you encounter this issue, try to troubleshoot it on your own, or else you can report the issue to Intuit Inc. They will try to solve your issue.

How To Detect TurboTax Error 209?

The runtime error happens abruptly without warning while you are working on the software. Also, the error prompt will not go away until you address it and make some solution. As a symptom, there might be the deletion of some files and the appearance of new files. The detection of viruses or malware intrusion can also be the reason. Sometimes, users experience a sudden drop in internet speed. Hence, there are several symptoms that show the presence of error 209.

What Causes TurboTax Error 209?

The software designers try to anticipate errors while designing it. But a perfect design doesn’t exist, and the software gets errors. It may get technical glitches while running and only goes away once addressed. Runtime errors such as error 209 usually occur due to incompatible programs running in the background at the time of TurboTax usage.

A memory issue can also be a strong reason for the cause of such errors. Also, outdated graphics drivers or a virus infection might result in frequent runtime errors. But, whatever the cause, you should try to fix it to prevent your TurboTax software from any damage and save your precious information.

Ways To Fix TurboTax Error 209

There are some easy fixes for error 209. Let’s see what they are.

Run A Full Malware Scan Of Your PC

It may be possible that a malware infection caused error 209. This malware can corrupt your system with runtime errors. Also, the error you are experiencing may be associated with a component of a malicious program.

Clean away the system junk files accumulated in your system. If you don’t clean the junk files, it may slow down the TurboTax or provide an error 209. It is due to the overloaded hard drive. Hence, cleaning up the temporary and junk files will solve the error and also speed up the PC’s performance.

Here are the steps for disk cleanup:

Go to the Start button.
Then, type “command” in the search box.
Now, hold the Ctrl+Shift on your keyboard and press enter.
Then, you will see a permission dialog box.
Now, click Yes.
After that, a black box with a blinking cursor will appear.
Then, type “cleanmgr” and press enter.
Now, the Disk cleanup will calculate the occupied space on the hard disk.
Also, clear the space that is unnecessary.
Usually, the temporary files occupy the maximum space.
Lastly, select the boxes of categories you need to clean and click OK.

Update The PC Device Drivers

The error 209 may be related to outdated device drivers. The drivers may work well one day and stop working the next day due to many reasons. You can update the device drivers anytime to fix the errors. However, it may be difficult to find the right drivers for your error 209-related hardware. Even if you are experienced in downloading and updating drivers, this process can be very time-consuming and frustrating. Also, installing the right driver or an incompatible version may improve your problem.

Considering the complexity of updating the drivers, we recommend you use driver update software instead of doing it manually. With the help of a driver tool, you can ensure that the driver versions you are using for your system are correct. Also, keep a backup of the current drivers before making changes. Backing up the drivers provides you with the security of getting back to the previous version if necessary.

Uninstall And Reinstall The TurboTax Program Related To TurboTax

If the TurboTax error 209 is related to a specific program, you should reinstall the TurboTax-related software. Here are the steps involved in the different Windows versions.

For Windows 7 And Windows Vista

First, go to the Start button to open Programs and Features.
Then, click on the Control Panel on the right-side menu.
Now, click Programs.
Click Programs and Features.
Then, under the Name column, find the error 209 related programs.
Click the TurboTax-associated entry.
Click Uninstall at the top of the menu.
Now, go with the on-screen instructions to finish the uninstallation of the error 209-related program.

For Windows XP

Go to the Start button and open Programs and Features.
Then, click the Control Panel.
Now, click Add or remove programs.
Then under the list of Currently Installed Programs, find error 209 related programs.
Now, click the TurboTax-related entry.
Click the Remove button on the right side.
Lastly, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the uninstallation of the error 209-related program.

For Windows 8

Take your cursor to the bottom left of the screen to get the Start Menu image.
Now, right-click to show up the Start Context Menu.
Then, click Programs and Features.
Find the TurboTax-related program under the Name column.
Click the TurboTax-associated entry.
Then, click Uninstall/change at the top of the menu.
After that, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the uninstallation of the error 209-related program.