I launched VarAC as administrator and am able to save canned messages and appearance but not rig control. CAT rig control of my Elecraft K2 works while in the setup window, but when clicking on save & exit a message pops up stating: "VarAC does not have Write permissions to the incoming file directory".
I can close the window but my configuration is not saved.
Glad it's working. I don't think you ever have to Connect to Modem unless you've Disconnected from Modem. The Connect to Modem button starts VARA if it's not already running... VarAC starts VARA on startup.