Yet another keyboard configurator
Publisher’s description
What is VIA?
VIA by Olivia is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.0.0, released on March 10, 2023. The version history goes back to July 31, 2022: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (the-via/releases) has 2,359 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: VIA is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is VIA safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9DBE84FECABFF5798E0AEDDC4266ABBA645866B86BEF1106400C7791EBA09EC6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0.0Latest | March 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.2.0.0 | March 2, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.5.0 | July 31, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Olivia.VIA -escoop install extras/viamsiexec /i via-3.0.0-win.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {EC47679A-8BB9-48F2-A5D9-4BA06CDE51CC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Olivia
- Licence
- Copyright © 2020 Olivia
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/the-via/releases
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.0.0.0
- Released
- March 10, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- July 31, 2022
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 2,359
- GitHub forks
- 224
- Website
- caniusevia.com
- winget ID
- Olivia.VIA
- Scoop package
- extras/via
- MSI product code
- {EC47679A-8BB9-48F2-A5D9-4BA06CDE51CC}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is VIA free?
VIA is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright © 2020 Olivia). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is VIA safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install VIA with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can VIA be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does VIA run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of VIA?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 31, 2022.