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"TaxYY.exe has caused an exception in access violation in module TaxYY.exe"" when opening a return in SureFire."


🔍 TaxYY.exe Access Violation When Opening a Return in SureFire

Follow the steps below to uninstall all modules and reapply updates in SureFire.

How to Uninstall and Reapply Modules in Sure-Fire Install Version


Step 1: Uninstall All Modules

Use this when you need to remove all modules so you can reapply updates cleanly.

  • Log in to SureFire as the Admin user.
  • Go to the Tools menu.
  • Select Utilities / Setup Assistant.
  • In the Setup Assistant, click Tools again.
  • Select Uninstall Modules.
  • Select All Modules.
  • Click OK.

Step 2: Move STU Files to a Backup Folder

Use this when you need to back up existing STU files before reapplying module updates.

  • Navigate to the folder: UTSxx/Mailbox (where xx is the two-digit tax year).
  • Create a new folder named OLD STU.
  • Cut and move all files that begin with STU into the newly created OLD STU folder.

Step 3: Reapply Module Updates

Use this when you need to reinstall module updates after uninstalling modules and backing up STU files.

  • Go to the Communications menu.
  • Select Get Module Updates.
  • Reapply the updates.

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Phone: 1-800-516-9442

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