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Error Unable to get AESCrypto.dll Library Address

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Summary

When attempting to run Federal and State Tax Reporting in Payroll, user gets Error: Unable to get AESCrypto.dll library address.

Cause

When doing installation for Sage 100 Standard 7.00.1.0 and PR 2.21.2, the following files are missing after the installation process in the Common Components folder: AESCrypto.dll and AES.exe.

Resolution

CAUTION: Use caution when working with the below product functionality. Always create a backup of your data before proceeding with advanced solutions. If necessary, seek the assistance of a qualified Sage business partner, network administrator, or Sage customer support analyst.

 

 CAUTION: This solution requires advanced knowledge of Windows security and network settings. Sage isn't responsible for any issues that arise from changes to these settings. Ensure you back up all system and application databases necessary for a complete restoration. It's advisable to contact a certified consultant or your system administrator for assistance.

  1. Rename 'C:\ProgramData\Sage\Common Components' folder.
  2. Uninstall and reinstall Sage 100 Workstation Client ( DocLink: How to uninstall Workstation Setup for Sage 100 and DocLink: How to install Workstation Setup for Sage 100 )
  3. Uninstall and reinstall Federal and State Reporting (DocLink: How to install, activate, update, and uninstall Federal and State Tax Reporting)
  4. Go to 'C:\ProgramData\Sage\Common Components' and verify AESCrypto.dll and AES.exe exist. If the files are missing, copy from another workstation or call Sage Support 1-800-854-3415 to obtain copies of missing files. 
  5. Try re-running Federal and State Tax reporting again

 

Sage 100 Advanced and Premium

  • Make sure the account running the Sage 100 Application Service has FULL permissions to C:\ProgramData\Sage\ folder and\or is a member of the Local Administrators group on the Application Server
  • Run Regcom.bat (Regcom64.bat) to Register AES.exe (Aescrypto.dll)

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