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Download and Install Sage 50 Accounts v26 - step 5

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Summary

This article explains how to upgrade from Sage 50 Accounts v22 or below, to Sage 50 Accounts v26, on a single computer when using Sage Drive.

Resolution

NOTE: Installing updates when working from home - If you're temporarily working from home during the Coronavirus outbreak, or using Sage Drive, there are some extra things to consider when deciding if you should install the latest Sage 50 Accounts v26.3 update. Read more >

Check you're on the main computer

  • On the menu bar click Tools then click Sage Drive.

    If there's no Sage Drive optionYou're not currently using Sage Drive for this company.
    If a Become secondary site option appears Your data is shared using Sage Drive and you are at the main site.
    If a Become main site option appears Your data is shared using Sage Drive and you are at a remote site.


Update the main computer

Download Sage 50 Accounts v26

  1. To download Sage 50 Accounts v26, click the link below:

    Download Sage 50 Accounts >

  2. Enter your My Sage login details, click Sign In, then click Download.
  3. If prompted to save the file, note the file name, then click Save.

    Depending on your web browser, the file may automatically save to your Downloads folder. To view your Downloads folder, press Ctrl + J on your keyboard.

NOTE: If your data is held on another computer, for example a server, you must also download and install the full software, or Sage 50 Accounts v26 - Data Service, on that computer as well.

Install Sage 50 Accounts v26

Convert your data

Once installed, open each company in Sage 50 Accounts v26 to convert your data.

Update all remote computers

On all Sage Drive remote computers, follow the same steps above to download and install your software.


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