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Update Sage 50 Accounts from v26 to v26.3.245.0

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Summary

If you're using Sage 50 Accounts v26.3.245.0, you're using the latest version of your software.

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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

You can check your version by going to Help, then click About in your software.

If you're using any other build of Sage 50 Accounts v26, you need to install the update.

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If you use Sage Drive to access your data from multiple sites, when you update from Sage 50 Accounts v26 to v26.3.245.0, it's important to update the main site computers before any remote sites.


Check you're on the main site
  1. Click Help then click About.
  2. Under Sage Drive information, check the Site value. This shows if you're at the main site or a remote site.

Update the main site

Follow the steps below on all computers at the main site that have a copy of Sage 50 Accounts, plus the computer that holds your data.

  1. Ensure Sage 50 Accounts is closed, then click the link below:

    Sage 50 Accounts v26.3 update

  2. 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 download folder, press Ctrl + J on your keyboard.

  3. Browse to and double-click the downloaded file, then follow the on-screen prompts.

    TIP: Alternatively, right click on the downloaded file, click Run as adminstrator, then follow on-screen prompts - This way ensures Windows permissions do not block the installation of the update.


After installing the update, if prompted, restart your computer.


Update all remote sites

On each Sage Drive remote site, follow the same steps above to download and install your update.

Find out more about the latest improvements in Sage Accounts v26


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