How do I install the program on a new computer?

How to install Sage 50 Accounting on a new computer.

If installing on a workstation connected to a server, see How to install on a workstation on a network

1. To move your Sage 50 installation to a new computer, first download Sage 50 on the new computer.
2. Run the file once downloaded to start the installation. See Installation Instructions-Sage 50—U.S. Edition to complete the install.
3. Open Sage 50 on the new machine. If you don't receive an activation prompt, browse to Help > Sage 50 Activation, Licensing and Subscription Options and select Activate Online.
4. Close and re-open the program after activation is complete.
5. Restore a backup from the old computer to move your data. Or, if the company is shared with Remote Data Access, connect to a shared company.

If needing to move several companies at once, see How to move several company data folders from one server to another.

 

Error: "There was a problem activating. Please try again later." or "There was a problem with the activation files for Sage 50."

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