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VAFiling

Welcome to the VA Filing

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Version 3.21

Basic Information for New and Current Users

  • This download will update current user’s VA Filing Program and install and/or update the program on the new user’s computer.
  • An instruction handbook will be downloaded with the software.  You will be able to access the instruction handbook in the VAFiling Folder on your computer. 

Download Information

The file you are about to download is 5 MB. Here are the estimated download times:

Modem Type

Download Time

56K Dial-Up Modem

1-2 Hours*

DSL 5 Minutes
Cable Modem 1 Minute

*If you do not wish to download the software, you have the option of purchasing a CD-ROM.  However, if you choose this option then you must fill out an invoice and mail it to us with a payment of $6.00 for shipping and handling.

If you do not already have one, consider installing a Smart Downloader or other product that will reduce the download time.  Another advantage of these products is that if you get disconnected in the middle of the download, you will be able to continue the download at the same point where you were cut off rather than starting from the beginning.

Instructions for Downloading & Installing the Software: 

STEP 1: Click on the link to download the setup program below:


Download Setup Program for VA Filing - Version 3.21

 

STEP 2: This will bring up the File Download box. When the File Download box appears (see below), you must click on the button that allows you to OPEN the file from the current location. Go ahead and click the OPEN button as shown in the figure below.

Please Note: the screen you see may be a little different depending on the type of Microsoft Windows operating system you use, Please select the option of opening the file from the current location by clicking the OPEN button. Some times you will see a WARNING message as shown below, please ignore it and proceed further. After you click OPEN as shown below, The Actual download of the VA Filing Setup Program will start.

 

STEP 3: While the file is being downloaded you will see a blue bar indicating the amount of download completed as shown below.

 

STEP 4: After the VA Filing Setup file download is complete then you will automatically see the WinZip Self-Extractor window come up. Click on the UNZIP button as shown in the figure below.

 

STEP 5: You will now see a message telling you that the files have been unzipped successfully.

 

STEP 6: Click Close to close the WinZip Self-Extractor window as shown in the figure below.

 

STEP 7: Bring up the Window’s Start Menu by clicking the START button the bottom left hand corner of the screen. When the Start menu pops up select or click on RUN, then the Run window will pop up as shown in the figure below.

 

STEP 8: Type C:\VafilingSetupFiles\setup.exe into the Open Text box as shown in the figure below and after you are done entering the information click OK as shown in the figure below:

 

STEP 9: Once you click OK as indicated above, the VA Filing Program Setup screen will pop up as shown below. Click OK to begin installation as shown below:

 

STEP 10:  After clicking OK on the above screen, the VA Filing Setup window 2 appears as shown below. Click on the button as shown in the figure below:

 

STEP 11: Next click on the button Continue as shown in he figure below.

 

STEP 12: Just click OK to complete the setup program

 

STEP 13: The Installation of the VA Filing Program has been completed.

Problems with Installation? Read the instructions carefully and repeat the process. If you continue to have problems, email your questions to efile@sbe.virginia.gov or support@vpap.org



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