How to check - I can open Sage 50 Accounts

1. Open Sage 50 Accounts.
2. Check the Data path for the relevant company in the company selection window:
   
   

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How to check - I can't open Sage Accounts

1. In Windows, browse to the following relevant folder:
    TIP: To show the ProgramData folder you may need to show hidden files and folders. 

   Sage 50 Accounts v29	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2023
   Sage 50 Accounts v28	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2022
   Sage 50 Accounts v27	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2021
   Sage 50  Accounts v26	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2020
   Sage 50 Accounts v25	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2019
   Sage 50 Accounts v24	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2018
   Sage 50 Accounts v23	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2017
   Sage 50 Accounts v22	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2016
   Sage 50 Accounts v21	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2015

2. Double-click the COMPANY file and choose to open it using Notepad, then click OK.
3. A notepad window opens, showing the path to your accounts data. If you have more than one company, all the paths show on separate lines.
   
   
   
   
   

CAUTION: You must stop the Sage 50 Accounts Data Service before renaming and creating any files.