Error: "Unable to process the Lockfile" on Windows 8
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Configure Sage 100 ERP to Run as Administrator

  1. Right-click the Sage 100 ERP shortcut and select PROPERTIES
  2. Select Compatibility tab
  3. Select the Run this program as an administrator checkbox
    • Note: If multiple users use this workstation select Change Setting for all users and check the Run this program as an administrator checkbox
  4. Click OK to save changes

Or:

Set permissions for the following keys in the Registry (at the Workstation level):

  1. Click the Start button, click Run, and enter Regedit
  2. Navigate to the Hotkey Current Config / Software Key.
  3. Right-click Software key, and then click Permissions.
  4. Select Full Control forĀ Users listed in this box, and then click Apply.

Note: UAC (User Account Control) must be On at at least Level One in order for this to work. If a Program is run "As Administrator" on Windows 8 with UAC off, most functionality will be disabled.

DocLink: How to install and configure the Sage PDF Converter on Windows 8 and Windows 2012 Servers
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