How to Install Multiple Versions of Sage on the Same PC?

Sage 50 is a premier accounting software, used by millions of businesses and professionals across the globe. Over the years, Sage has helped professionals and businesses streamline their accounting operations more efficiently, with utmost ease. Sage has also been making praiseworthy efforts to satisfy the varied accounting needs of different user segments.
In this blog, we will address one common query sent to us by several Sage users- is it possible to install multiple Sage versions on the same PC and if so, how?
If you also have a similar query, you are just at the right place. Simply spare some time and go through this blog. Here, we will look at a simple and step-by-step procedure to install multiple Sage versions on the same PC. Just implement the steps mentioned herein, install the Sage versions and switch back and forth between them at will!
Here we go!
Oh, wait! Before proceeding ahead, please keep in mind a couple of important points
- The two Sage versions you want to install must be different This means, you are not allowed to activate Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2015 twice on the same computer
- These two Sage versions must be from the same year. This means you cannot install Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2015 and Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2014 on the same system.
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What is the Procedure to Install Multiple Sage Versions on the Same PC?
Please follow the steps below-
- Open the Sage 50 application
- Navigate to the Help section
- Click on the Sage 50 Activation tab
- To activate your first version, click on Activate Online Now
- After the activating is complete, go back to Help
- Click on the Sage 50 Activation tab
- Click on Add a second version
- Click OK to proceed
- Now provide the serial number for the 2nd Sage version.
- Click OK
- Navigate to the File section
- Next, click on the tab named Switch Sage 50 Version.
- While being on the new version, navigate to Help
- Click on the Sage 50 Activation tab
- to activate your second Sage version, click on Activate Online Now
How to Switch between the Two Sage Versions?
After you have added the second Sage version successfully, navigate to the File section. Next, click on the tab named Switch Sage 50 Version, to switch to the other version, whenever you want. Before switching to the new version, you do not need to close the previous version.
We hope the above discussion would be handy if you are looking to install multiple Sage versions on your system. If you are still not able to install or, if you experience any issues while carrying out the above-mentioned steps, we would recommend you to speak to some of the authorized Sage experts.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I E-file the 941/941B Federal Tax Forms?
🔹 Open the Sage 50 application
🔹 Navigate to the Reports and Forms menu
🔹 Select Forms
🔹 Browse to the Tax Forms section
🔹 The Select a Report or Form window will pop up on your screen
🔹 Now, double-click on the Payroll Tax Forms tab
🔹 Click on the Available Forms box
🔹 Choose the current 941/Schedule B/941-V Report
🔹 Navigate to the select filing period section
🔹 Select the relevant year
Please note: If you select a new form, you should select the relevant year again
🔹 Click OK to proceed
🔹 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure
What are the Basic Requirements of e-filing Tax Form 941 in Sage 50?
You need to fulfill the below-mentioned requirements-
🔹 A compatible Sage 50 version
🔹 An active subscription to Sage 50 Payroll Solutions
🔹 The latest Payroll update
🔹 A stable internet connection
🔹 Enrollment in the IRS e-File program
🔹 10-digit unique code assigned after successful enrollment to the IRS e-File program
How can I Print or E-file the State Quarterly Forms?
🔹 Open the Sage 50 application
🔹 Navigate to the Reports and Forms menu
🔹 Select Forms
🔹 Browse to the Tax Forms section
🔹 The Select a Report or Form window will be displayed on your screen
double-click on Payroll Tax Forms
🔹 Click the State form type tab
🔹 Choose your State for which you need to print or E-file
🔹 Open the select filing period section
🔹 Select the relevant quarter and the year
Please note: If you select a new form, you should select the relevant year and quarter again
🔹 Click OK
🔹 Follow the instructions displayed on your screen
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