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200427112347837
Last Modified Date:
Mon Sep 21 13:08:20 UTC 2026
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Install the ODBC driver
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NOTE:

We don't provide technical support for the use of, or issues with ODBC.

If you're using Sage 50 Accounts with 64-bit Microsoft Office and need to connect to Excel via ODBC, install the 64-bit ODBC driver. You can also download 32-bit installers.

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Download the 64-bit ODBC Installer

  1. Restart your computer and log on as an administrator.
  2. Double-click the relevant download link:
  3. Browse to the location to save the download, for example your Windows desktop, then press Save.
  4. Press Save link as or Save target as, then make a note of the file name.
  5. Locate the downloaded file.
  6. Sage 50 Accounts v28 and above - Right-click Sage50Accounts_vxx_64BitODBC.zip, select Extract All, select Extract, then double-click 64Bit.
  7. Double-click the Sage50Accounts_ODBC_x64.msi file.
  8. If a Security Warning window appears, press Run to continue.
  9. Select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement checkbox, then press Install.
  10. Press Finish, then restart your computer.

Download the 32-bit ODBC Installer

  1. Restart your computer and log on as an administrator.
  2. Right-click the relevant download link:

     

  3. Browse to the location to save the download, for example your Windows desktop, then press Save.
  4. Press Save link as or Save target as, then make a note of the file name.
  5. Locate the downloaded file.
  6. Sage 50 Accounts v28 and above - Right-click Sage50Accountsvxx_32BitODBC.zip, select Extract All, select Extract, then double-click 32Bit.
  7. Double-click the Sage50Accounts_ODBC_x86.msi file.
  8. If a Security Warning window appears, to proceed with the installation, press Run.
  9. Select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement checkbox, then press Install.
  10. Press Finish, then restart your computer.

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