Exception thrown during initialization: Creating a directory in the following path /Users/Shared/H&R Block/2023 failed. Check permissions and ownership of those directories.
in MacFileWriterImpl::openInMode File:
MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)
I ended up manually creating a directory: /Users/Shared/H&R Block/2023
That was preventing the program to initialize. Actually, I renamed an old H&R Block directory.
Seems to be working. I imported last years tax form.
Thanks for the reply.......
I ended up manually creating a directory: /Users/Shared/H&R Block/2023
That was preventing the program to initialize. Actually, I renamed an old H&R Block directory.
Seems to be working. I imported last years tax form.
Thanks for the reply.......
If you've checked with H&R Block to verify the 2023 app is compatible with Ventura give this a try:
Boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and try to install from there. The reboot normally.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
That's good to hear. 👍
This worked for me - Thank you.
2023 H&R Block software won’t install. Running Ventura 13.6.1
