Part 1. Download and Run the installation file 

1. To download the current installation file see Sage 100 Contractor: Download Portal
2. Move the Sage100ContractorNNNNN.Setup.exe file to your server.
3. Right-click on the file and choose Run as Administrator. Follow these steps, using Next to proceed.
   Note: During one of these steps, the installer checks your version of the Windows NET Framework. If it prompts you to update, you must then restart the computer.
4. Choose the items you want to install:
   • Sage 100 Contractor (Server and Workstations)
   • Database Administration (Server only)
   • License Administration (Server only)
   • Sage Advisor Update (Server, Optional)
5. Click the X.
6. Choose U.S. or Canada and then Install.
7. Optionally, record your IP or Server name. 
8. Choose Finish.

Part 2. Activate your licenses in License Administration

1. Open License Administration.
2. Click Edit Registration Information.
3. Enter the following:
   • Sage Client ID, 10 digits starting with 4
   • Registration name, case sensitive
   • Your registration name must match the name in Sage’s records, even if those are slightly incorrect. You can find the ID and the name in emails that Sage has sent you.  
4. Click OK.

Part 3. Install SQL Server Express

1. Open Database Administration and log in.
   Note: Until SQL Express installs, dialog boxes will include a blue link, “Install SQL Express.”
2. Select the Hard Drive where you plan to store your data. It cannot be a mapped or virtual drive.
3. Select OK.
4. Select Install SQL Express.
5. You will see the SQL Express 2019 files downloaded. When the download completes, a dialogue asks whether you want to install it. Click OK
   This installation will not display any prompts until it is completed.
6. When the installation finishes, you will see the sa password.  This is the only time you see this password, make a note of it for your records as you may need this later.

Part 4. Open Database Administration

1. Open Database Administration (if you have not already). You should now see your new SQL instance. Its default name is SAGE100CON.
2. Click Connect.

 NOTE: 

• For a detailed version of these steps, download our Installation and License Administration Guide.
• See also How to create a new company in v20 and higher
• If needed, consult your Sage Business Partner for help with setting up a Chart of Accounts and choosing the appropriate settings for your company’s workflow.

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