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Solution ID:
223924950046520
Last Modified Date:
Mon Nov 21 17:55:39 UTC 2022
Taxonomy Path:
Category//Setup and configuration//Users//Preferences
Author:
LegacyAuthorUS
How to modify the ini file to force activation on a workstation
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  1. Close Sage 50—U.S. Edition
  2. Open Computer
  3. For 2018 and below, browse to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Peach or C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Peach
  4. For 2019 and above, browse to C:\ProgramData\Sage\Peachtree
  5. Double-click Peachtree[Version].ini
  6. Find the line beginning DATAPATH= and insert a semi-colon (;) at the beginning of the line
  7. Place the cursor at the end of the ;DATAPATH= line and press ENTER to add a line
  8. Copy the line beginning LOCALDATAPATH=
  9. Paste the line into the newly added line
  10. Remove the word LOCAL so the line begins DATAPATH=
  11. Select File, and then select Save
  12. Minimize Notepad
  13. Open Sage
  14. Activate Sage the prompt should appear automatically, but if not, click Help, Sage 50 Activation, Licensing, and Subscription Options
  15. Close Sage
  16. Bring Peachtree[Version].ini back up
  17. Remove the newly added DATAPATH= line
  18. Remove the semi-colon from the beginning of the original DATAPATH= line
  19. Select File, and then select Save
  20. Close Notepad

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