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Solution ID:
224924150051401
Last Modified Date:
Thu Sep 11 14:31:59 UTC 2025
Taxonomy Path:
Category//Installation//Install full program
Author:
[email protected]
Perform an upgrade install
Description

Before you begin the upgrade

  • Review the Sage BusinessWorks System Requirements
  • Ensure Actian Zen 15 (used in Sage BusinessWorks 2023+) is compatible with your other software
  • Contact third-party software vendors to verify compatibility with Sage BusinessWorks before installing
  • A database update is required
    • Schedule your installation when users can stay out of the system for the full process
  • If relocating Sage BusinessWorks, follow instructions for moving Sage BusinessWorks to a new location

 

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Pre-Installation Preparation Checklist

Close all programs before installation, as a reboot is possible during setup. If all users have logged out but the program still shows active users, refer to the guide on disconnecting stranded users
 Disable your antivirus program, security software, and firewalls before installation to ensure it completes successfully
 Back up each company and the System database using File, Backup
 Rebuild all modules in each company. If using Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and Order Entry, rebuild in this order: AR, IC, then OE
Close your programs and exit Sage BusinessWorks until installation completes
 Join the Sage BusinessWorks Announcements forum in the Community Hub to receive future product notifications

Download Sage BusinessWorks

  1. Visit the Sage BusinessWorks Download Portal.
  2. Select Download Sage BusinessWorks 20xx.
  3. Enter your Sage Portal login and password.
  4. Click Download to start the process.
  5. Press CTRL + J to locate your download and open the downloaded file.
  6. Double-click SageBusinessWorks20xx.exe and accept the default extraction location.

Upgrade Sage BusinessWorks

Select the instructions for your install type

Standalone (Single User) Installation

Watch a video

 Follow the steps

  1. Log in as a local administrator on the computer where you're installing Sage BusinessWorks. If you're not the original installer, or see an error "The installation originally performed by...", refer to installations performed by another user.
  2. Browse to C:\Sage BusinessWorks 20xx Install Files. Double-click Autorun.exe.
  3. Click Install Sage BusinessWorks 20xx.
  4. When prompted, install the required Microsoft files, click Install.
  5. Once complete click Next >.
  6. Click OK when the message confirms the correct Actian database version.
  7. Review the Sage End-User License and Support Agreement. If you accept the terms, click Next >.
  8. Review the installation settings and click Next > to begin the installation.
  9. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
  10. Launch Sage BusinessWorks and log in with your credentials.
  11. Run the database update for all companies.
Network Installation

Watch the video

Follow the steps

At the server

  1. Log in as a local administrator on the computer where you're installing Sage BusinessWorks. If you're not the original installer, or see an error "The installation originally performed by...", refer to installations performed by another user.
  2. Browse to C:\Sage BusinessWorks 20xx Install Files. Double-click Autorun.exe.
  3. Click Install Sage BusinessWorks 20xx.
  4. When prompted, install the required Microsoft files, click Install.
  5. Once complete click Next >.
  6. Click OK when the message confirms the correct Actian database version.
  7. Review the Sage End-User License and Support Agreement. If you accept the terms, click Next >.
  8. Review the installation settings and click Next > to begin the installation.
  9. When installation is complete, click Finish.
  10. Launch Sage BusinessWorks and log in with your credentials.
  11. While at the server, run the database update for all companies.

At the client

  1. Run the client setup from the server at each workstation.
  2. For full instructions see, upgrade the client workstations.

Update with the latest service pack

  1. Download and install the current service pack for your version.
  2. If using a network version, Install it on the server and all client workstations.

Multiple Users sharing one computer

Set up the Profile for each additional Windows user.

  1. Log in as the Windows user who needs access.
  2. Open the Sage program directory (default path: ...\Sage\BWProg).
  3. Double-click BWProfile.exe and click Next > to begin.
  4. Accept the default Program Folder. Click Next >.
  5. Review and confirm the installation settings. Click Next >.
  6. Click Finish when the installation completes.
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