Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation

When a User tries to Update the Sage Software 2020.2 Version, but the Update does not Install for certain reasons on the Workstation is the “Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation” Error. This Sage Error is caused because the required files were not installed by the latest service when installing on the server. To Resolve the Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation The Permissions Shared on the data folder should be Reshared correctly. Continue Reading to Know More about Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation.

Error Code	Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation	Developer:	Sage Group
Error Description	“Update unable to install on network workstation”	Software:	Sage 50
Cause	The Update Installation cannot be recognized by operating system	Applies to:	Windows
Symptom	The hard drive gets affected	Possible Solution	The User has to Install the Server to a New data path

Exact Error Shown While User Facing Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation

“Update unable to install on network workstation”

Why Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation: Its Causes

The Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation occurs when the workstation is using the last version and the latest version on the server is upgraded. When the User tries to Install the latest update there are few more reasons that cause this Sage 50 Error.

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• The Installation is Prevented by the User Account Control
• The Required Files were not installed by the latest service when installing the server
• The Service Release is not installed on the Server
• Unable to on working service release
• The Ini was incorrectly formatted on the Computer
• More than one data path on the server and the client machine is showing wrong
• The User has not logged in the client machine as Administrator
• The Workstation is still using the old version even when the server has updated to the latest version.

How to Fix Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation

To Fix Sage 2020.2 Update will not Install on Network Workstation the user has to close all Sage 50 Files and Restart the Pervasive. The User has to be logged in as Administrator .

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Method 1: The Update is not Installed on the Server

• Sage 50 should be opened on the server
• Choose Sage 50 Accounting from Help
• The 2013 and Ahead Versions are installed and listed on the Release Line
• 2014 and the latest versions are listed on building line
• The Service Release should start automatically, if the same install updates are not installed
• Once the Installation is completed, verify the update and installation start on computer

Method 2: The Server does not match with the Data Path and Local Path

• Close Sage 50 and Open the File Explorer
• Go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Peach, for 32 bit program or C:\Program Files(x86)Common Files\Peach for 64 bit. The Ini Files For 2019 and above versions is located at C:\ProgramData\Sage\Peachtree
• Open the Configuration File for the installed Version of Sage 50

• Version 2020 – Peachtree270.ini
• Version 2019 – Peachtree260.ini
• Version 2018 – Peachtree250.ini
• Version 2017 – Peachtree240.ini
• Version 2016 – Peachtree230.ini
• Version 2015 – Peachtree220.ini
• Version 2014 – Peachtree210.ini
• Version 2013 – Peachtree200.ini
• Search the lines beginning with DATAPATH and = LOCAL DATAPATH =
• The user has to Choose the location provided by DATAPATH = as the data location and install the update again. Uninstall Sage If the Path does not match
• Once the Installation is completed, verify the update and installation start on computer

Method 3: Update Unsuccessful at the Server

• Close Sage 50 and Disable the User Account Control
• Disable the Antivirus on the Computer
• Press Windows +R
• Type the Regedit
• Choose OK
• Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Wow6432\Software\[Peachtree\Applications
• Choose the Folder For the Installed Sage Version

• Release 2020 – Version 27
• Release 2019 – Version 26
• Release 2018 – Version 25
• Release 2017 – Version 24
• Release 2016 – Version 23
• Release 2015 – Version 22
• Release 2014 – Version 21
• Release 2013 – Version 20
• Change the Value Data Number to the Base Version of Sage by double clicking on the version on the right pane
• Click OK and choose the Registry Editor
• Run the Update Again
• Version 2020 – Peachtree270.ini
• Version 2019 – Peachtree260.ini
• Version 2018 – Peachtree250.ini
• Version 2017 – Peachtree240.ini
• Version 2016 – Peachtree230.ini
• Version 2015 – Peachtree220.ini
• Version 2014 – Peachtree210.ini
• Version 2013 – Peachtree200.ini
• Search the lines beginning with DATAPATH and = LOCAL DATAPATH =
• The user has to Choose the location provided by DATAPATH = as the data location and install the update again. Uninstall Sage If the Path does not match
• Once the Installation is completed, verify the update and installation start on computer

Method 4: The Data Path is incorrect on the workstation or server

• All Computers should figure out the same data path
• Change to correct Data Path and Run Update if data path is wrong on workstation
• Uninstall and Reinstall the correct data path if data path is not correct on server
• Uninstall and reinstall the correct data path and then reinstall the update on both the Workstation and Server

Method 5: Incorrect Data Permissions on Shared Data Folder

The “Verify my data files permissions” should be correctly set

Method 6: The Server has to be Installed to a New Data Path

Uninstall and Reinstall the Server to a New Data Path

Method 7: Change the Configuration File at the Workstation, so that the Data Path is Local, Install the update and then change it back to a network location

• Sage 50 needs to close and the computer has to be opened
• Browse to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Peach or C:\Program Files (X86)\Common Files\Peach 2018 Version or below
• For the 2019 version and above go to C:\ProgramData\Sage\Peachtree
• Open the Configured File for the installation of Sage

• Version 2020 – Peachtree270.ini
• Version 2019 – Peachtree260.ini
• Version 2018 – Peachtree250.ini
• Version 2017 – Peachtree240.ini
• Version 2016 – Peachtree230.ini
• Version 2015 – Peachtree220.ini
• Version 2014 – Peachtree210.ini
• Version 2013 – Peachtree200.ini

• At the start of the DATAPATH line = insert a semicolon (;)
• A New Line must be inserted after the (;) DATAPATH = line
• The LOCAL DATAPATH = line has to be copied
• Paste it into a new line and then remove the word LOCAL
• Select File and Save
• Run the Update from the Update Folder in the original Data Path
• When the Installation is completed, Remove the New DATAPATH = line from the configuration file
• The Semicolon has to be removed from the Original DATAPATH = line
• Choose File and Save then Close the Notepad