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GWB,

Like I stated earlier there is a patch file that patches the activation code right out of TTax 2003. After I ran it on my TTax mailer copy (like the AOL discs) I was able to download my "free" state software.

Ad-aware then nuked C-Dilla. After that TTax still functioned fine. I am sure you could use it to finish your taxes. The only question at this point is could you still file online (ie. will they still take your $12-$20 bucks to file online) I don't know, but I suspect they will. I'll be the first guinea pig and let you guys know.

Ad-aware then nuked C-Dilla. After that TTax still functioned fine.

Perhaps Ad-aware only nuked the portions of C-Dilla that it considered to be spyware. Macrovision's statement and the articles indicate that there are a whole bunch of files that get scattered around and that, for the license to fail, all of the files have to be destroyed.

But if you completely uninstalled the SmartCast normally, it will kill your TurboTax.

When you dial in to do online filing, Intuit will know that your license is no longer intact. And they'll record that information. Personally identifiable and with social security number attached.

I think you should switch but you seem to know the issues well enough to judge for yourself.