Error: 'Error 5100' when installing Sage 50 Accounts

Find out how to fix 'Error 5100' when installing Sage 50 Accounts.

When trying to install Sage 50 Accounts, you get the installation error: Error 5100.

This error is due to a Microsoft .NET framework installation failure on your computer. This can be due to:

Corrupt download or incomplete installation of Microsoft .NET Framework software
Corruption in Windows registry from a recent Microsoft .NET Framework-related software change
Another program maliciously or mistakenly deleted .Microsoft NET Framework-related files

Before following these steps below to resolve this error, try running the install as administrator.

Right click on the downloaded update or full program, then click Run as administrator

If the same installation error occurs, follow the steps below.

To resolve this, you need to run the Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool from the following link:

For full information on how to use this tool, refer to Microsoft's guidance.

For further assistance, contact Microsoft support or your local IT support.

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