Sage reports and layouts only backups

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200427112552549

Last Modified Date:

Mon Dec 08 08:50:17 UTC 2025

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Sage reports and layouts only backups

Description

When you install Sage 50 Accounts, backup files with standard reports and layouts also install. Restore these reports to refresh defaults without overwriting data or customised documents.

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Resolution

You can restore the backups from this directory:

v33 and above - C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\VXX\DataRestores

Where VXX is the relevant version, for example, v33.

v32.1 and below - C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\XXXX\DataRestores

Where XXXX is the relevant version, for example, v32 is 2025.

Alternatively, you can download the reports and layouts backups for your version below.

Sage 50 Accounts v33	Sage 50 Accounts v33 - Reports Only Backup Sage 50 Accounts v33 - Layouts Only Backup
Sage 50 Accounts v32	Sage 50 Accounts v32 - Reports Only Backup Sage 50 Accounts v32 - Layouts Only Backup
Sage 50 Accounts v31	Sage 50 Accounts v31 - Reports Only Backup Sage 50 Accounts v31 - Layouts Only Backup
Sage 50 Accounts v30	Sage 50 Accounts v30 - Reports Only Backup Sage 50 Accounts v30 - Layouts Only Backup
Sage 50 Accounts v29	Sage 50 Accounts v29 - Reports Only Backup Sage 50 Accounts v29 - Layouts Only Backup
Sage 50 Accounts v28	Sage 50 Accounts v28 - Reports Only Backup Sage 50 Accounts v28 - Layouts Only Backup
Sage 50 Accounts v27	Sage 50 Accounts v27 - Reports Only Backup Sage 50 Accounts v27 - Layouts Only Backup
Sage 50 Accounts v26	Sage 50 Accounts v26 - Reports Only Backup Sage 50 Accounts v26 - Layouts Only Backup

Restore the backup file

In Sage Accounts, take an all files backup.
On the menu bar in Sage Accounts, go to File then Restore.
Select Browse, then browse to the DataRestores folder in the location above.
Select the backup file then click Open.
Click OK then click Yes.
Click OK, enter your logon name and password, then click OK.

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