This article explains how to check if your version of Sage 50cloud Accounts is up to date. If you are not on the latest update for your version, this article provides downloads to install the latest minor updates for your current version of your software, from v23 to v28.
Description
It's important to install any available updates for that version to ensure your Sage 50cloud Accounts software is compliant with new legislation and keep it running smoothly.
NOTE: If you're using Sage 50cloud Accounts v27 or below and want to upgrade to v28, or if you need to install Sage 50cloud Accounts on a computer that doesn't have an existing installation, visit the Installation Help Centre >
Resolution
Check for updates
The easiest way to install any updates is to use the check for updates option in your Sage 50cloud Accounts software:
- On the menu bar click Help, then click Check for updates.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
However, there may be occasions when you need to manually install an update, for example if no updates are found. To do this, follow the steps below.
Check your current version
- Open Sage 50cloud Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, then click About.
- In the Program Details section, check the version number.
Can't open Sage 50cloud Accounts? If you can't open Sage 50cloud Accounts you can check your version in Windows
- Press the Windows Key
+ R. - Enter appwiz.cpl then press Enter.
- Look for the latest version of Sage 50 Accounts in the list.
- In the Version column check the main version, for example, 26 or 27.
Once you know what version number your software is, click on the relevant version in the section below to check whether it is up to date. If it is not, you can download the minor update needed.
Manually install an update
Select your current software version:
Version 28 The latest version is: 28 . 0 . 226 . 0
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- If your v28 is not this exact version number, click the link below:
Download Sage 50 Accounts v28.0.226.0 >
Depending on your browser the update downloads, or click Save. - Locate and right-click SageAccounts_28.0.226.0.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50cloud Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If Sage 50cloud Accounts is installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each computer including the computer where your data is held.
Version 27 The latest version is: 27 . 2 . 664 . 0
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- If your v27 is not this exact version number, click the link below:
- Locate and right-click Sage50Accounts_v27.2.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50cloud Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If Sage 50cloud Accounts is installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each computer including the computer where your data is held.
Version 26 The latest version is: 26 . 3 . 245 . 0
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- If your v26 is not this exact version number, click the link below:
- Locate and right-click Sage50Accounts_v26.3_Update.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50cloud Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If Sage 50 Accounts is installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each computer including the computer where your data is held.
Version 25 The latest version is: 25 . 1 . 128 . 0
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- If your v25 is not this version number, click the link below:
- Sage 50cloud Accounts v25.1 update
NOTE: This update to download is for those who already have v26 installed. If you are on a lower version, for example v24, and want to install v25 use this article instead - Read more >
If you are trying to upgrade from v25 to a higher version, rather than wanting the latest update of v25, please visit the Installation Help Centre >
Depending on your browser the update downloads, or click Save.
- Locate and right-click Sage_50_Accounts_V25.1.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50cloud Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If Sage 50 Accounts is installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each computer including the computer where your data is held.
Version 24 The latest version is: 24 . 3 . 237 . 0
NOTE: When upgrading to version 24.3, you need to make sure you have version 24.2 installed on all computers you are installing on. Select the version 24 you are currently using below to find the correct steps.
If you are actually trying to upgrade from v24 to a higher version, rather than wanting the latest update of v24, please visit the Installation Help Centre >
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- Click the link below:
- Locate and right-click Sage_50_Accounts_V24.3.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If Sage 50 Accounts is installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each computer including the computer where your data is held.
I'm currently using version 24.1 or below - Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- Click the link below:
- Locate and right-click Sage_50_Accounts_V24.2.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
You can now update to the latest version of 24.3
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- Click the link below:
- Locate and right-click Sage_50_Accounts_V24.3.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If Sage 50 Accounts is installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each computer including the computer where your data is held.
Version 23 The latest version is: 23 . 3 . 5 . 280
NOTE: When upgrading to version 23.3, you need to make sure you have version 23.2 installed on all computers you are installing on. Select the version you are currently using below to find the correct steps.
If you are actually trying to upgrade from v23 to a higher version, rather than wanting the latest update of v23, please visit the Installation Help Centre >
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- Click the link below:
- Locate and right-click Sage_50_Accounts_V23.3.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If Sage 50 Accounts is installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each computer including the computer where your data is held.
I'm currently using version 23.1 or 23.0
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- Click the link below:
- Locate and right-click Sage50cAccountsMay2017Improvements.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
You can now update to the latest version of 23.3
- Log onto your computer as an administrator and close all software.
- Click the link below:
- Locate and right-click Sage_50_Accounts_V23.3.exe, then select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Once the installation is complete, open Sage 50 Accounts.
- On the menu bar click Help, click About.
- Under Program Details, check this now shows the latest version.
If Sage 50 Accounts is installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each computer including the computer where your data is held.
Reporting and miscellaneous updates
As well as software updates there are other updates available - Read more >

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