Change or rename a company ID
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  1. Back up the company data files by selecting File, Backup.
  2. Change companies to the Sample company by selecting File, Select Company.
    • When you rename a company, you can't be in the company during the renaming process
    • If you don't have access to Sample or another company, login with the MANAGER account
  3. Have all users exit the program. All users must be out of the program as this is an exclusive option.
  4. Select Utilities, Maintain Companies from the Sage BusinessWorks Launcher.  
  5. Click the Lookup button (binoculars) on the toolbar to look up the company.
  6. Click the Rename button, enter the new ID, and click the Save button.
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