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Install updates for Sage 50 Accounts to stay compliant with new legislation. If you’re not on the latest version, follow our steps below.
NOTE: If you need to upgrade to v28 or above, or install on a new computer, visit our Install your software hub.
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Check for updates
It's easy to install available updates from within your Sage 50 Accounts software:
- On the menu bar go to Help, then click Check for updates.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
You can also choose to install the updates manually. To do this, follow the steps below.
Check your current version
CAUTION: Read this important message if you're using Sage Job Costing or Sage Manufacturing.
- Open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar go to Help, then select About.
- In the Program Details section, check the version number.
- Press the Windows Key
+ R. - Enter appwiz.cpl then press Enter.
- Find the latest version of Sage 50 Accounts in the list.
- Check the Version column, for example, 30.1.343.0
Once you know the version number of your software, click the relevant version below to check if it's up to date. If not, you can download the update needed.
Manually install an update
NOTE: To upgrade to the latest version, use our Install your software hub.
Select the software version you wish to install:
The latest version is: 31.0.378.0
CAUTION: Read this important message before upgrading to v30 if you're using Sage Job Costing or Sage Manufacturing.
- Log on to your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- Click the link below:
Download Sage 50 Accounts v31.0.378.0 64-bit >
Download Sage 50 Accounts v31.0.378.0 32-bit >
Click Save if prompted by your browser.
- Locate and right-click Sage50Accounts_v31.0.378.0_64bit.exe or Sage50Accounts_v31.0.378.0_32bit.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the instructions in the installer application.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar go to Help, then select About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If you've got Sage 50 Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
The latest version is: 30.1.343.0
CAUTION: Read this important message before upgrading to v30 if you're using Sage Job Costing or Sage Manufacturing.
In v30, we switched to a 64-bit application. This means there are two downloads and you must select the right one that matches your operating system type.
- Log on to your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- If your v30 isn’t this exact version number, click the link below:
Download Sage 50 Accounts v30.1.343.0 64-bit >
Download Sage 50 Accounts v30.1.343.0 32-bit >
Depending on your browser the update downloads, or click Save.
- Locate and right-click Sage50Accounts_v30.1.343.0_64bit.exe or Sage50Accounts_v30.1.343.0_32bit.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar go to Help, then select About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If you've got Sage 50 Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
The latest version is: 29.2.398.0
CAUTION: Read this important message before upgrading to v29 if you're using Sage Job Costing or Sage Manufacturing.
- Log on to your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- If your v29 isn’t this exact version number, click the link below:
Download Sage 50 Accounts v29.2.398.0 >
Depending on your browser the update downloads, or click Save. - Locate and right-click Sage50Accounts_v29.2.398.0.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar go to Help, then select About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If you've got Sage 50 Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
The latest version is: 28.1.404.0
CAUTION: Read this important message before upgrading to v28 if you're using Sage Job Costing or Sage Manufacturing.
- Log on to your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- If your v28 isn't this exact version number, click the link below:
Download Sage 50 Accounts v28.1.404.0 >
Depending on your browser the update downloads, or click Save. - Locate and right-click Sage50Accounts_v28.1.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar go to Help, then select About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If you've got Sage 50 Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
The latest version is: 26.3.245.0
- Log on to your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- If your v26 isn’t this exact version number, click the link below:
- Download Sage 50 Accounts v26.3 update
NOTE: This update to download is for those who already have v26 installed. If you need to install the v26 full version, use our Download and install Sage 50 Accounts v26 guide.
Or, if you're trying to upgrade from v26 to v27, use our Install your software hub.
Depending on your browser the update downloads, or click Save.
- Download Sage 50 Accounts v26.3 update
- Locate and right-click Sage50Accounts_v26.3_Update.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar go to Help, then select About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If you've got Sage 50 Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
NOTE: When upgrading to version 23.3, you need to make sure you have version 23.2 installed on all computers you're installing on. Select the version you're currently using below to find the correct steps.
If you’re actually trying to upgrade from v23 to a higher version, please use our Install your software hub.
Looking for an older version?
You can find downloads for older, unsupported versions of Sage 50 Accounts on our Help Centre >
CAUTION: As we no longer support these older versions, you may encounter problems. We aren’t able to provide technical support if you’re using a version older than v26.3.
Reporting and miscellaneous updates
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