How do I convert my company data?
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Section 1: Convert company data following an upgrade
  1. Open Sage 50.
  2. Go to File, and select Open Company.
  3. Open the desired company.
  4. The conversion wizard will start.
  5. Press Next, on Introduction page.
  6. Press, Next to confirm company.
  7. Create backup, after backup press Next. *You must create backup in order to proceed*.
  8. Conversion will start, select Finish when conversion is complete.

Section 2: Converting company data originating from a different location

  1. See How do I create or make a backup? to backup the company in the other location.
  2. See How to restore a backup to restore the backup at the current location where you intend to convert it.
  3. Once the restoration is complete, the conversion wizard will begin automatically.
  4. Follow the prompts in the wizard until the conversion process begins.
  5. Once the conversion has completed, click Finish and the company will open automatically.

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