How to Install Sage 50 2022?
Sage 50 is one of the most premium accounting software used by several small and medium business owners around the world. The program is trusted by so many users not only because it comes with a ton of features and services but also because it stays up to date by regular version and service updates. One such latest update to the accounting program is the release of Sage 50 2022 version.With this release, Sage 50cloud 2022.0 – U.S. Edition, you’ll see enhancements to save you time and help you stay compliant such as:
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New Features of Sage 50 2022
- Support for state family leave withholding
- Improved banking services integration
- Help when encountering connection issues when accessing your shared company
- Updates to 1099 references.
In this post, we are going to take you through the installation process of Sage 50 as well as discuss about the system requirements your computer must meet in order to install and run Sage 50 2022 accurately.
Read More-: Upgrade Sage 50 2021 to Sage 50 2022
What are the System Requirements to Install Sage 50 2022?
In this section, we are going to discuss about the system requirements that you need in order to install Sage 50 2022. Make sure that you read them carefully and ensure that your system meets the requirement mentioned below.
Note: Sage will continue toallow Sage50 Accounting—U.S.Edition to be installed on computers with Windows 7 for the foreseeable future, but some features may not work as designed in future updates.Beginning in March 2020,subsequent versions of Sage 50 Accounting—U.S.Edition will include a warning message when you attempt to install the product on a computer that is running an edition of Windows 7.However,the installation will be allowed to continue.Minimum System Requirements For Sage 50 2022
- 2.0 GHz processor for single user and multiple users
- 4 GB of RAM for single user and multiple users
- Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (version 1809 and higher) with the latest updates from Microsoft installed
- 1 GB of disk space for installation
- Installation of Internet Explorer 11.0 is required (version 11.0 and higher with Sage Payroll Solutions, Sage Payments Solutions, and other Connected Services integration); Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (version 2020 and higher) web browsers are supported when accessing available Connected Services outside of the product
- Microsoft®.NET Framework 4.7.2, including DirectX Dependency for .NET; requires an additional 280 MB to 850 MB
- At least high-color (16-bit) SVGA video; Minimum Resolution: 1280 x 800, Preferred Resolution: 1440 x 900 or higher; small fonts/DPI settings required
- All online features/services require Internet access (For best performance download speeds of at least 25 mbps and upload speeds of at least 10 mbps)
- Maximum of 5GB file size for Sage Drive companies
- Computer name of 15 characters or less required
Integration/Compatibility Requirements
- Excel®, Outlook®, and Word integration requires Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word (32-bit versions) 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019
- Microsoft 365 Integration – Requires Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Enterprise Editions
- Printers supported by Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
- Adobe® Reader Acrobat.
Multiuser
- Multiuser environments are supported in Sage 50 Premium Accounting and higher
- Multiuser mode is optimized for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 (requires installation of KB3118401), Windows Server 2016 client-server networks, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 peer-to-peer networks
- A maximum of five licensed named users is allowed for Sage 50 Premium Accounting and up to 40 named users for Sage 50 Quantum Accounting; a named user account is granted a license when selected in the user maintenance screen
- 2 GB of disk space for installation of components on server
Terminal Services
- Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 (requires installation of KB3118401), Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019 along with Remote Desktop Connection or Remote Desktop Web Connection client is required to run in a Windows Terminal Services environment; no more than 5 named users for Sage 50 Premium Accounting or up to 40 named users for Sage 50 Quantum Accounting
- Terminal Server requires additional memory when more than one user is running under Windows Terminal Services
Other
Customer registration and acceptance of License Agreement for Sage 50 Accounting software products
Recommended Configuration
- 2.4 GHz processor (Intel Core i3 and higher) for single user and multiple users
- 4 GB of RAM for single user and 8 GB and higher for multiple users
How to Install Sage 50 – U.S. Edition 2022?
Step 1: Download the Program Update from Within the Program:
- At the server, open the program and select Services, and then select Check for Updates.
- Select Check Now.
- Select Sage50_20xx.x.x.Upgrade, and then select Download.
- When the download finishes, close the program, and follow the prompts to install.
Step 2: Sage 50—U.S. Edition – Standalone Installation Instructions
Installing on a single/standalone computer
- Run the downloaded installation file
- Select to install the requirements needed for Sage 50 Accounting if you receive the prompt
- Turn off anti-virus, and then click Next
- Agree to the License Agreement, and then click Next
- Select Auto configure the Windows Firewall to allow install and run Sage 50(Recommended) box, and then click Next
Note: If the Windows Firewall is disabled, then the box will be grayed out.
- Verify or enter your Serial number, and then click Next
- At the prompt “Will this be the only computer running Sage 50?” select Yes, and then click Next
- On the Install Options, select location of program files and company data files, and then click Install. (If installing for the first time or on a new machine it is recommended to accept the default location for the program files and company data files)
- Complete the installation, open the program, and activate Sage 50
- Open each company and allow the data to be converted to the new version (note that if you are converting from Sage 50 2021.1.1 there is no conversion required).
Also Read-: Upgrade Sage 50 to the Latest Release
Final Words!
Downloading Sage 50 – U.S. Edition 2022 is not a complicated process at all, especially if you ensure that your computer meets the system requirements and that you can follow the installation process step-by-step as mentioned in the post. However, if you are unsure of the installation because you are doing it for the first time or you come across any errors while trying to install, it is highly recommended that you connect with our expert team of Sage 50 technical support team who work round the clock to do their best in ensuring that you have a great experience using the software.
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What’s New in Sage 50 Accounting – U.S. Edition Release 2022.0?
This product update covers all product solutions of Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50cloud Accounting (Release 2022.0) and includes the updates from previous releases.
Improvements for Sage 50:
🔹 Bank Feeds
Improvements in banking services to give you a faster and more seamless experience when connecting to your bank and downloading transactions.
🔹 Error handling for Sage services
If you are encountering connectivity issues or Sage is having technical difficulties or a service problem, you can still open your shared Sage 50 company in read-only mode.
🔹 Paid Family Leave withholding options
Payroll Settings have been expanded to include additional withholding fields for states that have paid family leave and require employers to collect contributions from employees.
Please Note, to access above mentioned features you must have a service plan that includes bank feeds and payroll.
What should you keep in Mind as you Prepare to Install Sage 50 2022?
As you get ready to install Sage 50 2022 on your computer, keep in mind these few things:
🔹 Verify all computers meet the minimum system requirements
🔹 Close all other Microsoft and non-essential programs on the computer before installation
🔹 Turn off your anti-virus for the duration of the installation process
🔹 Leave your firewall on and enable notifications.
🔹 Make sure the User Account Control (UAC) is set to a minimum, not maximum.
🔹 This may require Admin access.
If you are upgrading your current version of Sage 50:
🔹 Back up all companies.
🔹 Have all users exit Sage 50 before starting the install on the server.
