Installation and Activation

ATX 2021 can be installed on an individual, stand-alone computer or it can be installed on a network with a designated server and multiple workstations.

If all your computers meet the System Requirements you're ready to install ATX.

IMPORTANT: Your ATX software will only install to the computer's primary hard drive. While the ATX application location cannot be altered, you will be able to choose where the ATX work product data files you create are stored (i.e, a secondary drive, network drive, external drive, etc.). See Changing Your File Storage Location.

Locate Activation Code(s)

Activation codes are printed on the Fulfillment Confirmation Slip found in the shipment you received in the mail.

If you use a payroll product, it has a separate installation and activation code. See W2-1099 or Payroll Compliance.

Downloading Products

Download ATX 2021 from https://support.atxinc.com/. See Downloading ATX.

ATX Installation and Activation Instructions

As you're installing ATX, the Select Your Install Type dialog box helps you make the right selection for the computer on which you're installing the system.

Troubleshooting Network Installation

ATX is designed to identify a network server on which the product has already been installed. If this does not occur automatically, the following topics can help you manually identify the server:

For Payroll Forms, a Separate Install is Required

If payroll products come with your product bundle, the installation and forms are free. If your package does not include a payroll product, you can download the payroll product free and obtain payroll forms on a pay-per-return basis.

For payroll installation instructions, see W2-1099 or Payroll Compliance.

Do not install the payroll product to the same folder as ATX™ 2021.