How to Transfer Sage 50 Company Data to New Computer and Server

Transferring Sage 50 company data to a new computer or server ensures seamless access to your financial records. First, back up your data from the old system. Install Sage 50 on the new computer or server, then restore the backup file. Verify that all files transfer correctly and update network settings if needed. Ensure multi-user access is configured properly if working on a server. Confirm that the software runs without errors and that all transactions appear as expected. This process keeps your Sage 50 data secure while enabling smooth operations on a new system.

We are mentioning a step-by-step guide for Sage 50 Transfer to New Computer. The AccountsPro team is also available to help you. If you are not confident about what to do, connect with Sage 50 Support to get assistance from the AccountsPro team.

Four Methods to Transfer Sage 50 Data Files to New Computer

Discover simple and effective methods to transfer your Sage 50 data files to a new computer. Follow our step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth and secure transition for your business data. There are several ways to transfer your data. Choose the method that works best for you.

Method 1: Using the Sage 50 backup file for the transfer

Learn how to use the Sage 50 backup file for the transfer. Back up your data, restore it on the new system, and maintain seamless access to your files.

Step 1: How to create a backup in Sage 50

• Access the company file that you wish to back up by logging in.
• Navigate to the “File” menu and select the “Backup” option.
• Enter a name for the backup file.
• Click on the “Browse” button to choose the directory where you want to store the backup file.
• After selecting the directory, click “OK” to confirm.
• Transfer the backup file from the old system to the new system for safekeeping or future use.

Step 2: The steps to restore the backup in Sage 50 on the new system

• Start by double-clicking on the Sage 50 Icon to launch the application.
• Choose the “Restore from backup” option on the Welcome screen and click “OK.”
• The Restore from Backup wizard will appear. Select “Next” to proceed.
• If your backup is stored on external storage, connect it and click “Next.”
• Click on the “Browse” button and navigate to the directory where the backup file is saved. Choose your backup file and click “Open.”
• Enter a name for the new file that will be created and click “Save.”
• Take caution not to overwrite an existing file unless you are certain that you want to.
• Select “Next” to continue.
• Finally, click on “Finish” to complete the restoration process.

Method 2: Move the data folder to the new system

The Data folder has company files, preference files, and many useful files. You can move the whole folder to the new computer, then open the company file to import all of your data and choices into Sage 50 on your new system.

Steps to find the data folder for Sage 50 on the New computer:

• Open Sage 50 and navigate to the “File” menu, then select “Properties.”
• Take note of the Location and Company File name displayed in the Properties window.
• Copy both the .SAJ folder and the .SAI file is associated with your company file and is sent to an external storage device.
• Note: The folder and file will have the same name, such as “Acme Rockets Inc.saj” (folder) and “Acme Rockets Inc.sai” (file).
• On the new computer, copy and paste the .SAJ folder and .SAI file into a desired location, such as “C:\Accounting Data“.
• Launch Sage 50 on the new computer and wait for the welcome screen to appear.
• From the welcome screen, choose “Select an existing company” and open your company file.

Method 3: The File is shared using Remote Data Access

By following these steps, you can install Sage 50 on the selected computer, connect to a shared company, log in to your Sage account, select the company you want to access, and download the file to the specified location.

Method 4: Setup Lan Connectivity(non remote data access)

Steps to share your Sage 50 company file over your local network in Windows 10:

Step 1: In all PCs, set the network profile to Private

To modify network settings on your computer, follow these steps:

• Locate the network icon in the notification area and click on it.
• From the network options, select your network.
• If you are connected via Wi-Fi, click on “Properties.” If you are connected via Ethernet, click on the network name again.
• In the network settings page, locate the network profile option and set it to “Private.”
• Once you have set the network profile to Private, close the settings page.

Step 2: In all PCs, change the sharing settings

To adjust advanced sharing settings on a Windows computer, follow these steps:

• Open the Windows Start menu and type “sharing“.
• From the list of results, click on “Manage advanced sharing settings“.
• In the “Private (current profile) settings” section, ensure that “Turn on network discovery” and “Turn on file and printer sharing” are enabled.
• In the “All Networks settings” section, verify that “Turn off Password-protected sharing” is enabled.
• After making the necessary changes, click on “Save Changes” and then close the window.

Step 3: In the host PC, create a Shared Folder

To share your Sage 50 data files with others, follow these steps:

• Create a new folder named “Sage 50 data” at the root of the C: drive and move your data files (SAI file + SAJ folder) into this folder.
• Right-click on the “Sage 50 data” folder and select “Properties“.
• In the folder properties window, navigate to the “Sharing” tab and click on “Share”.
• From the drop-down list, select “Everyone” and click “Add“.
• On the same line as “Everyone”, set the permission level to “Read/Write“.
• Click “Share”, and then click “Done”.
• Next, click on “Advanced Sharing“.
• Check the “Share this folder” box.
• Click on “Permissions”, select “Everyone“, and check the box to allow “Full Control“.
• Click “OK”, then click “OK” again, and close the properties window.

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Move the Sage 50 Company Data File to the New Server and connect to your data on your network

Transferring your Data file

1. Go to File >>Properties in Sage 50
2. Write down the Location and Company file name( to find my company file, follow the steps below)

Step 1: Steps to Find your Sage 50 data folder and file

1. Choose “File” from the menu and then click on “Properties” to access the file’s details, including its name and location.
2. Locate and click on the highlighted blue hyperlink.
3. A Windows Explorer window will open, displaying the direct file location for your reference.

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Step 2: In case you can’t find the location and your computer has never been changed

1. Open the “Open Company” window.
2. Locate the inverted triangle icon within the filename box and click on it.
3. A list of previously accessed locations for the file will now be displayed below the filename box.
4. Choose the required file from the list.
5. Click on the “Open” button to open the selected file.

Step 3: Using the command prompt

1. Press the Windows key + R together to open the Run window
2. Type in cmd and press ok
3. Enter dir/s/p C:\*.sai, then press the Enter key.
4. Copy the .saj folder and .sai file to an external media device.
5. Copy and paste the .saj folder & .sai file to a new computer
6. Open Sage 50 to the welcome screen
7. Choose to select an existing company and open your company file.

What you have to do when Won’t Open Company File Sage 50 error occurs.

Transfer Custom Sage 50 forms from one computer to another

In case you are using the Sage 50 custom forms, here are the steps to move a modified Sage 50 form from one computer to another.

• Locate all the user-defined form files (SFM files) from the old computer.
• In case you’re unsure of the form’s location, click on “Setup,” then “Reports & Forms,” and choose the relevant form type, such as “Invoices.”
• Take note of the location of the user-defined form that you are currently using.
• Copy the user-defined form files to the new computer using a network, email, USB drive, or cloud storage.
• Open your company file in Sage 50 on the new computer and go to the “Setup” menu.
• Click on “Reports & Forms.”
• Select the appropriate form type, such as “Invoices.”
• Under the “Description” line, choose “User-defined Invoice.”
• Click on “Browse.”
• Locate and select the customized invoice form file that you copied to the new computer.
• Click “Open.”
• Finally, click “OK” to save the changes.

User Query: Can I install Sage 50 on another PC without any issues using the same activation information?

Also, if you want to use old Sage software, then you have to learn how to copy Sage 50 Existing Company files to move Sage 50 to another PC.

Sage 50 can be installed on another computer using the same activation number. You can use the steps below for the same. Sage 50 can be transferred under the following conditions.

1. After a new installation, the license will be uninstalled from older computers.
2. Every user license can’t be used for installation on more than one computer.
3. The number of installations depends on the number of user licenses.
4. E.g., A premium 2-user license can be installed on 2 different workstations.
5. Refer to the End User License Agreement for information about the license. You can follow the steps below.
6. Click on the HELP menu
7. Click About Sage 50
8. Click View End User License Agreement (EULA), or you can access the End User License Agreement.
9. You can use the Sage 50 originally provided to you
   1. Account id
   2. Serial Number
   3. Payroll ID

Conclusion!

Still not able to transfer Sage 50 to new computer, call the AccountsPro team at +1800-983-3087 and our professional Sage Technical Support is here to help you, we are available here 24*7 to help our customers resolve any issues and queries with satisfaction, also you can fill the contact us form on the website and our technical team will be there to solve your all technical queries. AccountsPro Sage 50 Live Chat is the best way to get assistance.

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