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Installing Sage 50

Sage 50 Accounting 2013 - Student Version

Click the Download button to start downloading Sage 50 Accounting 2013.

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Step 1: Download

Once the Sage Download Manager has finished downloading the .exe file, the Install window will launch automatically. If not, double-click the .exe file.

IMPORTANT: If you have previously installed any version of Sage 50 Accounting or Sage Simply Accounting on your computer (including a 30-day trial), please uninstall that version, run the Student Version Utility, and then install the Student Version of Sage 50 Accounting.


Step 2: Install
  1. When the launch window opens, click Install Sage 50.
  2. Select your preferred language for Sage 50 Accounting, then click OK.
  3. If you use Windows Firewall, you will be asked to have your firewall automatically configured. Click Yes (recommended) then click Next.
  4. Select a typical installation type and click Next.
  5. Choose I have a serial number, enter your serial number 242P1U2-1000004, then click Next.
  6. Read the license agreement then click I Agree.
  7. Click Install.

You can use Sage 50 Accounting up to 15 days without activation. You must activate by the 15th day to continue using the software.


Step 3: Register
  1. Register online at www.Sage50Accounting.ca/Register/Student

Following registration, you will receive a registration confirmation email containing your product activation information.


Step 4: Activate

Be sure to have the registration information from the email that was sent to you before attempting to activate.

  1. Launch Sage 50 Accounting.
  2. Click on the Activate Now button from the Product Registration screen.
    • Company Name: Enter your company name as it is shown in your email
    • Serial Number: This field should be already populated. If not, please enter 242P1U2-1000004.
    • Account ID: This is your 10-digit Account ID. You can find this number in the registration confirmation email. Do not include any spaces, dashes, etc.
    • Key Code: The Key Code (or Activation Key) is a string of 23 alphanumeric characters and is not case sensitive. Do one of the following:
      • Automatic Activation (recommended): Choose Retrieve my Key Code from Sage 50 Accounting online. You need to be connected to the Internet to use this feature.
      • Manual Activation: Choose Use this Key Code. You will find this Key Code (or Activation Key) in the registration email.
  3. After completing the activation screen, click OK. Your software has now been successfully activated.

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