Error: "Sage 50 update could not be completed and needs to be run again." and the Sage 50 program is damaged
Description
Cause
  • Sage 50 installation does not complete
  • Existing installation of Sage 50 on the computer is damaged
  • Program update will not complete
Resolution

Solution 1: Repair the program

  1. Follow How to repair the Sage 50 installation.
  2. Install the product update again.

Solution 2: Uninstall and reinstall with latest full product download

  1. Download the latest full product release (which includes the patch update) from the Sage 50—U.S. Edition: Download Portal.
  2. Go to Control PanelPrograms and Features, and uninstall Sage 50 Accounting.
  3. Reinstall Sage 50 Accounting from the new download.
    • If there is a notice saying that you can't uninstall because Sage is still running on the computer, open Task Manager and go to Details and end Peachw.exe
Steps to duplicate
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Error: "Sage 50 update could not be completed and needs to be run again." troubleshooting—Checking the PeachWLog.XML file