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Some documents and media referred to in this and other VA Websites may require specialized reader software to view these files if your computer does not have the same software that was used to create the files. If you are having difficulty viewing the referred to files you probably do not have the required software. This would be true for files with filename extension like .doc, .ppt, .xls, .pdf, .jpg, .wmv, etc.

The links provided below will assist in finding and downloading free document reader software. Installing the appropriate reader software on your computer will allow you to view these files. Each site has directions for software installation which are usually quick and easy to follow.


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Free Viewers, Plug-Ins and Readers
Company Product Name Windows Mac Other
Adobe Adobe Reader* (External link - see disclaimer above) Yes Yes Yes
Apple QuickTime*(External link - see disclaimer above) Yes Yes N/A
Macromedia Flash Player *(External link - see disclaimer above) Yes Yes No
Microsoft MS Office Viewers*(External link - see disclaimer above)
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio
Yes No No
Microsoft Windows Media Player - PC*
Windows Media Player - MAC*
(External link - see disclaimer above)
Yes Yes N/A
Paperport Paperport Viewer*(External link - see disclaimer above) Yes Yes No
Real Player Free RealPlayer*(External link - see disclaimer above) Yes Yes Yes