How to install on a workstation on a network
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[BCB:4:Operating system warning:ECB]


Section 1 - Update an existing workstation after server was updated

  1. When opening the program on the workstation after the server was updated, it should prompt to install the update. If not, however, you can install the update manually.
  2. You may also download the update from the Sage Knowledgebase and install it manually.

Section 2 - Install using the Network Installation Manager

  1. At the server, set folder permissions on the PeachtreeInstaller{Year#] shared folder (located by default in the Program Path).
    1. Find the program path on the Server.
    2. Verify your data file permissions are correctly set to allow Full-Control access to the PeachtreeInstaller[Year#] folder.
  2. At the workstation, press the Windows+R keys to open a Run line.
  3. Type \\ServerName (where ServerName = the actual computer name of your server) and click OK.
  4. Double-click the PeachtreeInstaller[Year#] folder.
  5. Double-click the Peachw folder and then double-click the Install folder.
  6. Right-click _setup.exe and select Run as administrator.
  7. The setup will begin selecting the settings from the Server.

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Section 3 - Advanced options - Install to a desired data location and/or change the program path

  1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 above to access the PeachtreeInstaller[Year#] shared folder.
  2. Right-click Setup.exe, and then select Run as administrator. The setup will begin the install wizard.
  3. Follow the prompts to install and read the license agreement, clicking Next.
  4. Enter the serial number and click Next.
  5. When asked Will this be the only computer running Sage 50?, answer No and click Next.
  6. On the Sage 50 Company Data Files Storage screen, select A different computer on the network is the server and will store Sage 50 company data.
  7. Place a check mark next to I confirm that Sage 50 has already been installed on the server and click Next.
  8. On the Company Data Files Location screen, you may select a mapped drive or click Find a Computer to map the drive to a network share.
    You may also use a UNC path for the data path.
  9. Click Next and select the program files directory. It is usually best to leave this as the default directory.
  10. Confirm that the company data location is correct and click Install.

Note: It is important to verify the desired mapped drive or server share is the installed data path that is local to the server.


[BCB:25:My Sage - issues:ECB]


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Installation Instructions - Sage 50—U.S. Edition