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Install Sage 50

The only way to move Sage 50 to a new server is to reinstall it. 

  1. Remove the old Sage 50 desktop software install.
  2. Navigate to \\SageServer\PeachtreeInstallerXXXX
    1. When you isntall Sage onto the server it will create this folder, simply navigate to it and run the setup directly from the server, do not copy it to the local computer
  3. Use the following settings
      1. The serial number can usually be found by logging into an active Sage company file and going to the "about sage" section of the help menu
      1. Select an available drive letter and map the company folder. It will be something like \\SageServer\peachtree\company
  4. After this is completed just next your way through the rest of the installer. 
  5. Once installer is complete open the C:\ProgramData\Sage folder path
    1. open the following file

    2. Ensure the highlighted sections both contain the full UNC path to the company folder on the file share
  6. To open a company file simply launch the Sage50 software, select "Open an Existing Company" and then select the browse option in the popup.