This guide explains how to ensure your version of Sage 50cloud Accounts is up to date.
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.
If you're not on the latest update for your version, let's install the latest updates for your current version now.
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, use our Install your software hub.
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Check for updates
It's easy to install available updates from within your Sage 50cloud Accounts software:
- On the menu bar click Help, then click Check for updates.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
You can also choose to install the updates manually. To do this, follow the steps below.
Check your current version
Important information: If you use Sage 50 Manufacturing or Sage Job Costing, please read the Important information when using Sage 50 Manufacturing or Sage Job Costing guide before you install Sage 50cloud Accounts v28.1.
- 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 the software you can check your version in Windows:
- Press the Windows Key
+ R. - Enter appwiz.cpl then press Enter.
- Find 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 the version number of your software, click the relevant version in the section below to check whether it's up to date. If not, you can download the update needed.
Manually install an update
Select your current software version:
Version 28 The latest version is: 28.1.404.0
CAUTION: Please read this important message before upgrading to v28 if you are using Sage Job Costing or Sage Manufacturing.
- 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 v28.1.404.0 >
Depending on your browser the update downloads, or click Save. - Locate and right-click Sage50Accounts_v28.1.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 you have Sage 50cloud Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
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 you have Sage 50cloud Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
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 you have Sage 50cloud Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
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:
- 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 you have Sage 50cloud Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
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're installing on. Select the version 24 you're currently using below to find the correct steps.
If you're trying to upgrade from v24 to a higher version, please use our Install your software hub.
- 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 you have Sage 50cloud Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
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 you have Sage 50cloud Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
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're installing on. Select the version you're currently using below to find the correct steps.
If you are actually trying to upgrade from v23 to a higher version, please use our Install your software hub.
- 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 you have Sage 50cloud Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
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 you have Sage 50cloud Accounts installed on more than one computer, repeat these steps on each, including the computer that holds your data.
Reporting and miscellaneous updates
As well as software updates there are Reporting and miscellaneous updates available too.

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