Installation Guide

Note: These instructions describe the installation steps. Dialog boxes may vary with different browsers and operating systems. If you have trouble downloading the software, refer to our Troubleshooting page.

You must first download the AccuWage or AccuW2C self-installing compressed file.

1. On the AccuWage page select one of the download links.
2. A Microsoft File Download dialog box opens. Select "Save".
3. Choose a directory and select "Save". Do not change the default file name.
4. On the Download complete dialog box, select "Run" (skip to step 6)
5. If you did not select "Run", locate and open the file on your PC:
• accu08.exe to install AccuWage 2008
• accu07.exe to install AccuWage 2007
• aw2c07.exe to install AccuW2C 2007
6. The installation welcome screen opens. Select the "Next" button.
7. The "Destination Location" screen opens. Use the default folder or select "Browse..." to specify a different destination folder to store the software. Select the "Next" button.
8. The "Backup Replaced Files" screen opens. This screen provides the option to save a copy of any files that are replaced during installation (so that they can be restored when AccuWage is uninstalled):
   a.) Choose "Yes" to make a backup of the existing files. Use the default Backup File folder or select "Browse" to specify a different folder. Select the "Next" button; or
   b.) Choose "No" to write over all existing files without saving copies. Select the "Next" button.
9. The "Start Installation" screen opens. Select the "Next" button.
10. The "Installing" screen appears while the software is being loaded. When installation is complete, an "Installation Complete" screen opens. Select "Finish".
11. An AccuWage or AccuW2C icon is created on the Desktop and on the Start Menu in the Programs section.

The AccuWage and AccuW2C both include a help guide within the software, however you may also download the software help guides listed under Quick Links.

To uninstall the AccuWage or AccuW2C software, use one of the following options:

1. From the Start menu, go to Programs and then to AccuWage or AccuW2C. Select "Uninstall AccuWage" or "Uninstall AccuW2C". A "Select Uninstall Method" dialog box opens. Select "Next" and follow the directions given; or,
   
2. From the Start menu, go to Settings and select Control Panel. Select "Add/Remove Programs". When the Add/Remove Programs Properties box opens, select "AccuWage" or "AccuW2C" and then select the "Change/Remove" button and follow the directions given.

For more information about AccuWage, AccuW2C, the EFW2 and EFW2C formats, or for answers to other questions about wage reporting, please contact an Employer Services Liaison Officer or visit How to Reach Us.