How to install Sage 50 Accounts onto a new computer and connect to your data on your network

Summary

This guide explains how to install your Sage 50 Accounts software on a new computer and connect to data on your network. For example, your Sage 50 Accounts is already set up for several people and now you want to set it up for an extra person.

Process

1 - Before you start

NOTE: If your single-user software and data are on the same computer and you want to move both to a new computer, please refer to our alternative guide. 

Check your computer details

  1. Open Sage 50 Accounts, log in as manager then click Help, then click About.
  2. Under Licence Information note your Serial Number, Activation Key and Account number.
  3. Under Program Details note your Data Directory and Version Number.

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Things you need to know

2 - Back up and check your data

Make sure you complete an all files back up on your old computer, so you have a copy of your data. We recommend you backup to a memory stick or a shared drive.

  1. Click File, then click Back up.
  2. Enter a file name for your backup.
    Tip: The default file name is SageAcctsCompany Name YYYY-MM-DD hh.mm.ss.001.
  3. Click Browse and select the location and click OK.
  4. Click Select all file types to include in backup, then click OK.
  5. To check your data, click Yes and click OK.
  6. Click Close, then click Close again.
  7. Click OK.
You need to resolve all check data errors before you install your new software.

3 - Download and install your software

Watch the video or follow the steps below.

  1. On your new computer, close all software then download the relevant software version.
  2. To begin the installation, locate and double-click the downloaded file, for example,

    Sage 50Accounts_v31.1.462.0.exe


    To view your Downloads folder, press Ctrl + J on your keyboard.
  3. If prompted, click Yes to allow this app to make changes to your device.
  4. Select the I accept the terms of the Licence Agreement check box and click Next.
  5. Click the Standard (recommended) installation type and click Yes, begin installation.
  6. Once complete, the software checks for any updates, if prompted click Install then click Yes, begin installation.
  7. If prompted to restart your computer, click Restart now.
  8. If not prompted to restart, to complete the install, click Close, then click Close.

4 - Connect to your data on the new computer

NOTE: When you first open Sage 50 Accounts you are prompted to enter your serial number, activation key and if required your account number. 

  1. Open Sage 50 Accounts.
  2. Click Connect, then click Browse and go the Data Directory you made a note of earlier. 

    TIP: If your data path uses a mapped drive, for example, S:\COMPANY.000\ACCDATA, for help creating a mapped drive on your new computer, please refer to our guide to common Windows tasks. 

  3. Click Continue, then click Connect.
  4. Enter your Logon name and Password then click OK.

If your data is from an older version you're prompted to update the data. If you need to add another company you can click File, New then click Company.

Great news! You're now ready to start using Sage 50 Accounts on your new computer. We recommend you run the Check Data option again. Let us know if you found this guide helpful by using the feedback options below.

5 - Uninstall from your old computer

Once you've installed Sage Accounts on your new computer and you're happy you have everything you need, you can uninstall Sage 50 Accounts from your old computer.

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