Fix Sage 50 Key File Not Found or Bad Key File

Sage 50 software is accounting software that manages financial, accounting, operations, payroll, people, and payments. The user has a solution for businesses of any industry, complexity, and size. It is accounting software for small business essentials with invoicing.

The error message is shown…

Sage 50 Accounting Eror: Bad key file” or “Key file not found

Causes Bad Key File in Sage 50

When one or more key files have been removed from the shared document folder location the Bad key file” or “Key file not found” when opening Sage 50 accounting or data file.

• Due to some virus attack on your system.
• It may be due to deleted or moved key files or it may be deleted manually.
• Corrupted and damaged file.
• Improperly shut down the window.
• Due to network error or connection loss.

Related Topic: The Activation Key for Sage 50 has Expired

Resolution of The Sage 50 Key File Not Found or Bad Key File

To solve the issue of a key file not being found or a bad key file in Sage 50, run a malware scan.

Solution One: Check The Third Party Software

Sometimes third-party application software may be the reason for the Sage 50 usage. So you need to check this and troubleshoot and fix the issue.

Solution Two: Administrator Run

• Right-select their Sage 50 accounting icon and select Run as Administrator.
• After completing this task, if you are still facing the same error on your system, you need to follow the next solution.

Solution Three: Confirm Activation Status

• Click on Open Sage 50 Desktop Symbol
• When encouraged, activate Sage 50.
• If the issue is not resolved, continue to solution four

Read More: Find Sage 50 Serial Number, Activation Key and Account Number

Solution Four: Reinstall/Uninstall

• For Windows 8.1 and older windows, the user needs to click on Start> Control Panel> Programs> Features.
• For Windows 10, right-select on the start menu and select Features and Programs / Features/ Apps.
• Click on their version of Sage 50 from the list and select Uninstall

Solution Five: Disable Controlled Folder Access

• Select Start button >Settings> Update & Security> Windows Security> Virus & Threat Protection
• In the Virus & Threat Protection Settings> Manage Settings
• In the Controlled Folder Access> Manage Controlled Folder Access
• Change the Controlled Folder Access setting to Off.