I cannot open a TAX2008 file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with TAX2008 files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening TAX2008 will be resolved!

TAX2008 File Extension

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  • File type TurboTax 2008 Tax Return
  • File developer Intuit
  • File category Data Files
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How to open TAX2008 file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with TAX2008 extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports TAX2008 files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open TAX2008 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support TAX2008 files

Step 2. Verify whether TAX2008 files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports TAX2008 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with TAX2008 files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support TAX2008 files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open TAX2008 files with the selected program.

Changing TAX2008 file association in registry

File association for TAX2008 files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check TAX2008 file for other errors

  • TAX2008 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening TAX2008 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected TAX2008 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For TAX2008 files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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