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Download and Install Sage 50 Accounts v27 - step 5

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Back up your data

  1. Click File, then click Backup.
  2. To check your data, click Yes and click OK, then click Close and click Close again.

    If you have any errors in your data, to fix them please visit sage.co.uk/mydata

  3. Click Browse and browse to where you want to save your backup, then click OK.
  4. Click Advanced options and select the type of files you want to back up then click OK, then click OK again.


Update the computer that holds your data

NOTE: If your data is held on a computer that doesn't have a full Sage Accounts installation, you must download and install the

, on that computer instead.



Download Sage 50 Accounts v27

  1. To download Sage 50 Accounts v27, click the link below:

    Download Sage 50 Accounts >
  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 Downloads folder, press Ctrl + J on your keyboard.

Install Sage 50 Accounts v27


Update all other computers

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


Convert your data

Once installed, on one computer, open each company in Sage 50 Accounts v27 to convert your data.

 NOTE: In Sage 50 Accounts v27 and above the number of permitted password characters has increased from 10 to 32. In earlier versions, only the first 10 characters of your password were read by the software. When entering your password in version 27 after upgrading, please ensure you only enter the first 10 characters. 


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