Installing Sage 50 on a Network
Use these instructions if more than one computer will be networked so that multiple users may access your Sage 50 company data at once.
Note: You must first install on the server computer. This is where the company data files will be for everyone to access. Then, install Sage 50 on each workstation.When you install on these workstations, specify 1) the networked, server computer where the Sage 50 company data is stored as the location for data files, and 2) a local drive (usually C:) on the workstation for the program files.
A. Installing on the server computer where the Sage 50 company data files will be stored
Use these instructions if more than one computer will be networked so that multiple users may access your Sage 50 company data at once.
Note: You must first install on the server computer. This is where the company data files will be for everyone to access. Then, install Sage 50 on each workstation.When you install on these workstations, specify 1) the networked, server computer where the Sage 50 company data is stored as the location for data files, and 2) a local drive (usually C:) on the workstation for the program files.
A. Installing on the server computer where the Sage 50 company data files will be stored
- Insert the Sage 50 install disc in the drive. The Sage 50 Autorun window automatically appears. If it does not start automatically:
- On Windows Vista® or Windows® 7, select Start and type D: Autorun in the search box (substitute the appropriate drive letter for your CD/DVD drive), and then click OK.
- On Windows XP®, select Start/Run. On the command line, type D: Autorun (substitute the appropriate drive letter for your CD/DVD drive), and then click OK.
- If you downloaded Sage 50, double-click Sage50_20xx.exe.
- Sage50_20xx.exe is the file that was downloaded. By default, it is downloaded to your desktop.
- Select to install Sage 50 Accounting.
- Read the information and instructions on the window, and then select Next.
- Read the License Agreement and select the checkbox if you agree to the terms. Select Next.
- You may be prompted to set your firewall so that Sage 50 can be installed. If so, follow the directions on the screen. Click Next.
- Enter the serial number found on your install disc case or in an email that was sent to you and click Next.
- Next, the Single Computer or Network window appears. Select No. This will ensure that you install correctly for multi-user setup. Click Next.
- Select Yes to the question “Will you store 50 company data on this computer?” Click Next.
- The Choose Sage 50 Program Files Location window appears, asking you to specify where you want to put the Sage 50 program files. Enter the appropriate path here or leave it set to the default.
Note: The path must point to a local drive.
- Click Next to continue.
- Now, you can accept the default location for your Sage 50 company data files or you can click Browse and select a different location. These files should be stored on this computer's hard drive.
- Click Next to continue.
Note: If your computer does not meet the minimum system requirements, you will receive a notification of this at this point. - Review the locations of your program and company data files. Make sure that these paths are correct. Click Back to change them. If you want to use the network installation manager, select to do that now. Click the link below that option to learn more about using the network installation manager.
- Click Install to install Sage 50.
Warning: During the install process, if you receive any warnings from your firewall software, be sure to select Allow or Unblock for these programs. - Next, Sage 50 will display the Sharing Company Data window. You will need to share the folder where the Sage 50 company data is stored on this computer. Write down this path so that you will know where to point your other computers when you install Sage 50 on them. Click the link on the screen to view and print network setup tips which include this path.
- Click Share the Folder to open Windows Explorer with the Peachtree folder highlighted.
- Right-click the Sage 50 folder and select Properties. Click the Sharing tab.
- Select Share this folder and note the Share name. This is where you will need to point the other computers when you install Sage 50 on them.
- Click OK on the sharing window.
- Click Next. When the installation is complete, the Installation Completed window appears.
- Check or uncheck the checkbox options as desired; then select the Finish button to complete the installation. Be sure to view the network tips, especially if you selected to use the network installation manager in step 11.