How to Completely Remove Sage 50 from System

However, there may come a time when you need to uninstall Sage 50 from your computer for various reasons, such as upgrading to a newer version, switching to a different accounting software, or simply cleaning up your system. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to completely remove Sage 50 from your system.

Steps to Completely Remove Sage 50

Completely removing Sage 50 Accounts involves uninstalling the software from your computer, deleting any associated data files and folders, and removing registry entries. Before uninstall starting with deleting the associated Sage 50 Payroll files and folders also.

Before You Begin: Backup Your Data

• Open Sage 50.
• Go to "File" and select "Back Up."
• Choose the location where you want to save the backup file and follow the prompts to complete the process.

Once you've backed up your data, you can safely proceed with the removal of Sage 50.

Step-by-Step Guide to Completely Remove Sage 50

Before you proceed with the uninstallation process, it's essential to back up your Sage 50 data to ensure you don't lose any important financial information. Follow these steps to create a backup:

Step 1: Close Sage 50

• Make sure Sage 50 is not running in the background. Close any open Sage 50 windows and exit the program.

Step 2: Uninstall Sage 50

To uninstall Sage 50 from your computer, follow these steps:

• For Windows Users:

  • Press the "Windows" key on your keyboard.
  • Type "Control Panel" and press "Enter."
  • In the Control Panel, click on "Programs" or "Programs and Features," depending on your Windows version.
  • Find Sage 50 in the list of installed programs.
  • Select Sage 50 and click "Uninstall."
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

• For Mac Users:

  • Open the "Applications" folder.
  • Find the Sage 50 folder.
  • Drag the Sage 50 folder to the Trash.
  • Empty the Trash to complete the uninstallation.

Step 3: Delete Sage 50 Data Files

After uninstalling the Sage 50 application, you should also remove any residual data files to free up disk space. These files are usually located in the "Sage" or "Peachtree" folders. Here's how to find data path Sage 50 and delete them.

• For Windows Users:

  • Open File Explorer.
  • Navigate to the folder where Sage 50 was installed (typically in the C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86) directory).
  • Locate the "Sage" or "Peachtree" folder and delete it.
  • Empty the Recycle Bin to permanently remove the files.

• For Mac Users:

  • Open Finder.
  • Click on "Go" in the menu bar and select "Go to Folder."
  • Enter the path to the Sage 50 folder (usually in Applications) and delete it.

Step 4: Remove Sage 50 Registry Entries (Windows Only)

This step is only applicable to Windows users. To remove any remaining Sage 50 registry entries:

• Press the "Windows" key and type "regedit" to open the Registry Editor.
• Navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sage" and "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Sage."
• Right-click on the "Sage" folder in both locations and select "Delete.".