Sage 50 2018 U.S. Edition: Upgrade, Update

Sage 50 recently released a 2018 version for the U.S. edition (formerly known as Peachtree accounting). It is one of the best business management software. It comes with various inbuilt tools as well as some enhanced features that make accounting extremely easy. It comes in a desktop version with any-time and anywhere cloud access.

All previous Sage users will receive a notification regarding the upgrade. This new version comes with several updates and improvements. So, the errors you were facing earlier, like the Sage 50 upgrade error or Login error, etc., are rectified this time.

How to Update Sage 50 2018 to the Latest

For organizations to update their existing Sage 50 U.S. software to the latest, they can either leverage the services of a third-party service vendor with a team of experienced Sage experts or they can alternatively refer to the below steps to update to the latest edition by themselves.

1: Automatic Update

This is a highly recommended method for users who would like to move to the latest Sage 50 U.S. version by installing the software in their system. This can be done automatically as the software will automatically notify the user on their system via a dialog box by means of options to download it.

The message received in the dialogue box will be “Download Now” or “Do not Download Now”. Depending upon your needs, you may choose one of the options and get the latest edition on your system.

2: Manual Update

The option is manually downloading the Sage 50 2018 U.S. update from the internet.

For this, a user may follow below step:

• Next, you need to select the desired location to save this software update (usually the updates are saved either on a desktop or in the C drive of your computer).
• Once your file is downloaded, it is advised to save and close the latest software edition.
• As the last step, you need to double-click the installer file and run the installed software on your system.
• Once processed, the software will prompt you to restart the system.

3: CD Update

Another option to update the Sage 50 U.S. 2018 version is directly installing it from a CD drive.

You may follow below mentioned steps to install:

• Uninstall Sage 50 software from your computer drive (close all programs if they are running on your system).
• Next, insert the CD in your computer/laptop CD drive to proceed with the installation of the product update
• Click on the auto play option appearing on your desktop screen -> choose Computer Vista, or Computer XP, Windows 8, whichever is applicable
• Click on the CD/DVD drive option and subsequently select the .exefile
• Check on the latest Sage 50 version and update your system with the latest edition
• Follow the instructions (as above for Manual Update) to install Sage 50 2018 update.

How to Upgrade Sage 50 2018 to Latest 2025

By upgrading Sage 50 2018 to the latest version of 2025, you will be able to access a set of new features that will help you further improve your business operations. It has always been updating and developing new tools and features to provide maximum services related to accounting, bookkeeping, and transaction records. Data trend analysis for invoicing, record keeping and management, forecasting, and new payment modes are now part of the Sage 50 2018 upgrade.

Given below are to steps you need to learn so that you know how to upgrade Sage 50 2018 older version to the latest 2025:

• Launch Sage 50 from your server.
• Click on “Services” following which you can press “Check for updates” and then select “Check Now.”
• Select “Upgrade Now” for the download to start.
• Once the download is complete, tap on the “Install” tab. A user agreement will then pop up on your screen. Tap on “agree” and then proceed.
• Select “auto-configure” for the installation to begin.
• Verify the serial number and open the program to activate it.
• Allow access to the software to automatically detect files and data so that it can transfer and store all the information to its new version.
• Close the Sage 50 window and then restart your computer to get the new version on your dashboard.