ERROR: 'Error 5100' when installing Sage 50 Accounts

How to resolve 'Error 5100' when installing Sage 50 Accounts.

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 the Windows registry from a recent Microsoft .NET Framework-related software change
• Another program has been maliciously or mistakenly deleted .Microsoft NET Framework-related files

Install as administrator

Try running the install as administrator.

•  Right-click the downloaded update or full software, then click Run as administrator

If the same installation error occurs, follow the Microsoft repair tool section below.

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Microsoft repair tool

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

• Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool download

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.