Slow backup launch or backup doesn’t appear to launch
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Change the backup location

  1. Select File, Select Company.
  2. Choose the Sample company.
  3. Select File, Backup.
  4. Continue through the Backup Wizard until the backup location screen appears.
    • This screen can take more than 10 minutes to appear.
  5. Select your company.
  6. Choose a backup location on a local hard drive or external drive.
  7. Complete the backup.
  8. Copy the resulting .zip file to a network location if desired.

Keep the existing backup location

If you want to continue using the current backup path:

  1. Free up space in the backup folder.
  2. Move existing .zip backup files to another folder.
  3. Leave the default backup folder empty whenever possible.

New behavior in Sage BusinessWorks 2024 and later

When you saved a previous backup to a network location, Sage BusinessWorks displays a prompt.

  • Select Yes to:
    • Continue the backup.
    • Reset the default backup location to: C:\Users\[User ID]\Documents.
    • Optionally choose a different location.
  • Select No to:
    • Keep the existing network location.
    • Allow Sage BusinessWorks to scan network paths, which can significantly delay the backup process.

 

If the issue persists

  1. End the Sage BusinessWorks backup task in Windows Task Manager.
  2. Attempt the backup again.
  3. Contact Support to clear the default backup path stored in the SMPersistance table.
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