Remove Sage 50 Completely

Remove Sage 50 Completely

In this article, you will get a complete guide on how to remove Sage 50 completely along with files and folders.

What are the Challenges Faced while you Try to Remove Sage 50 Completely?

While you try to remove Sage 50 completely, then you can face some challenges. Here are some of the causes that you might face during the uninstallation process:

  • All of the files have not been successfully removed.
  • The Sage 50 file is used by another process or piece of software.
  • The user does not have sufficient permissions to remove Sage 50.
  • The uninstalling process could not be completed because the needed file could not be run.

What to do before you start to Remove Sage 50 Completely from your Computer?

If you want to reinstall your Sage 50 Accounting program, make a note of your current software version and your activation information, and make sure to back up your registry. Here are the steps that you need to follow.

Check your current software version

To check your current version of Sage 50, follow these steps: 

If you can use the software, then:

  • First, log in as a manager to Sage 50 accounting software. 
  • After that Click on the Help.
  • Once on the help tab then go to About.
  • Finally, note the Version Number in the left column of Program Details.

If you are unable to use the software, then:

  • First, click on the Windows key + R on your keyboard.
  • Then type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.
  • Finally, look for the most recent version of Sage Accounts on the list, then note the version in the Version column.

Make a note of your activation details

You need to make sure your serial number is correct. To note down your activation details follow these steps:

  • First, log in as a manager to Sage 50 accounting software. 
  • After that click on Help.
  • Once done go to About.
  • Now finally, in the Licence Information section, look for your:
    • Account Number
    • Serial Number
    • Activation Key

Steps to Remove Sage 50 Completely from your System

If you are having issues with your Sage 50 software, you may want to consider completely removing it. Here are some steps that will help get you there in no time: Follow these step-by-step instructions to remove Sage 50 completely.

Resolution 1: Using Windows, uninstall your software

To uninstall your software using Windows, you need to follow the given steps:

  • First, to open the Control Panel, use the Windows key + R, then type Control Panel and click OK.
  • Then click Programs and Features.
  • Once you are done, then locate and right-click the Sage current version you wish to uninstall.
    • C: Program Files (x86)SageAccounts for the 64-bit operating system. 
    • C: Program FilesSageAccounts for the 32-bit operating system.
  • Once done, you need to click on Uninstall.

Resolution 2: Delete shared files from the System32 folder

To delete shared files from the System32 folder, follow the steps mentioned below:

  • First, navigate to C: WindowsSystem32 by clicking Computer (For Windows 64-bit – Navigate to C: WindowsSysWOW64.)
  • After that click View, then Details.
  • You may need to press Alt to see the View option.
  • Once done, right-click any column heading.
  • Then select More, and check the Company box.
  • After that click OK.
  • Now delete all files in the Company column that have any of the following names: Filename
    • Sage (UK) Limited
    • Sage (UK) Ltd
    • Sage
    • The Sage Group plc
    • Sage Software Ltd
  • To sort the list by company, click the company column heading.
  • Sage files can then be deleted in batches rather than individually.
  • Delete the files listed below.
SageBankBalances.tlbSageBankPayments.tlbSGSchemeXml.dll
SGSchemeXP.dllSageBankReconciliation.tlbSageEBanking.tlb
Sg50Ps32.dllSGCOM32.DLLSGCtrlEx.dll
SGDT32.DLLSageEventHandler.ConfigSageEventHandler.exe
RepDes32.exerepdes.cntSageFolderBrowser.dll
SG3D32.DLLSgHmZLib.dllSGINTL32.DLL
SgESchema.xsdSGHELP32.DLLSGJPEG32.dll
SGLCH32.DLLSGLCH32.USRSGLIST32.DLL
SGLOGO32.DLLSGOEdit.ocxvSGOList.ocx
SGOPopDg.dllSGOTBar.ocxSGRegister.dll
Sgopopup.ocxSGOSize.ocxSGRegister.tlb
SGRep32.dllSGTOOL32.DLLSGWebBrowser.dll
SGSchemeDefault.dllSGSchemeManager.dllSGSTAT32.DLL
SGSTDREG.dllSGStdReg.tlbSGTBAR32.DLL

Resolution 3: Shared folders should be deleted

To Delete the shared folders, follow these steps:

  • First, browse to and right-click each of the folders listed below in the table.
  • Once done, then click delete to delete the folder.
Note: These folders are located in 📂C:Program Files instead of C:Program Files if you are using a 32-bit operating system (x86).

  Name of the Folder 

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Sage Report Designer 2007
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Sage Shared
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Sage SBD
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage EBanking
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Sage Line50

Resolution 4: Delete Sage files that are shared

To delete the sage files that are shared, follow the steps that are mentioned below:

  • First, browse to the file for each of the files listed below, then to ensure it’s a Sage file:
    • First, right-click the file then click Properties
    • After that go to the Sage 50 Version tab.
    • Now select Company Name.
    • Once done, confirm the company name is Sage (UK) Limited or Sage.
  • Now if the file is a Sage file, you can uninstall it by right-clicking it and selecting uninstall.
  • Then if they won’t uninstall, press Windows key + R and type in the following paths, removing any files and folders named Sage.
    • C:\Windows\Assembly\GAC 📂
    • C:\Windows\Assembly\GAC_32
    • C:\Windows\Assembly\GAC_MSIL
    • C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL
  • Delete the following folders from
    • C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL. 
    • SgEData
    • SgELauncher
  • Finally, navigate to C: WindowsSystem32 and delete the following files:
Sage Accounts version– All versionsFiles to delete– sdoEng. Where * can stand to anything. For example, sdoEng220.tlb
27S27DBC32.dll and sg50SdoEngine270.dll
26S26DBC32.dll and sg50SdoEngine260.dll
25S25DBC32.dll and sg50SdoEngine250.dll
24S24DBC32.dll and sg50SdoEngine240.dll

Resolution 5: Removing DSN and ODBC data sources

To remove DSN and ODBC data sources, follow these steps:

  • First, log on to the computer as an administrator. 
  • Now to access the ODBC Data Source Administrator window, follow these steps:
    • Windows 32-bit – Press Windows + R, then type ODBCAD32 and🖱️ click OK.
    • Double-click C:WINDOWSSYSWOW64ODBCAD32.EXE on 64-bit Windows.
  • Finally, remove any Sage Line 50 entries from the User DSN and System DSN tabs.
NoteIf you installed the 64-bit ODBC driver separately, you must also uninstall it from folder
  • C:\WINDOWS\System32\odbcad32.exe.

Resolution 6: .NET should be removed

To remove .NET, follow the steps that are mentioned below:

  • First, uninstall .NET starting with the most recent version number:
  • Press the Windows key + R, type Control Panel, and then click OK.
  • Click Programs and Features, then locate and right-click the version of .NET you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Go to Add or Remove Programs, find and select the version of.NET you want to uninstall, and then🖱️ click Remove.
  • Click Uninstall, then Next, and finally Yes.
  • Steps 2–4 must be repeated for each version of the Microsoft.NET Framework.
  • Finally, reinstall each version of .NET, beginning with the most recent.

Resolution 7: Uninstall from the Programs and Features menu

To Uninstall from the Programs and Features menu, follow these steps:

  • First, select Programs and Features.
  • Now for use with Windows 7 or Vista
    • Go to the start menu.
    • Then enter and uninstall the program.
  • Once done, hold the Windows Key and X together and select Programs and Features in Windows 8, 8.1, or 10.
  • Now, go to Sage 50 and select uninstall to begin the process.

Resolution 8: Uninstall Sage and all products completely

To Uninstall Sage and all products completely, follow these steps:

  • First, make a backup of all your data on an external device or a USB stick. (For a step-by-step procedure, please see our website.)
  • After that, navigate to the Control Panel and select Programs and Features.
  • Finally, locate Sage 50 and press the uninstall button.

Remove Sage 50 Newer Version and Reinstall the Older Version

There will be a new version of the Pervasive Database, now known as Actian Zen, in case you are using Sage 50 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, or newer 2023. You cannot install an earlier version of the software side by side with the latest version on the same computer after the latest version has been installed. Must uninstall the current version before the earlier version can be installed on another computer.

You can return to the downloaded software version by following the instructions below.

  • First, you have to close Sage 50.
  • Select Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features from the Control Panel.
  • Sage 50’s current version should be uninstalled.
  • The installation files for the desired version should still be on your hard drive (the default location is C:Sage).
  • If you initially installed them through a download, they should remain there.
  • If you converted your data to the newer version before installing, you should restore the backup that was created during the conversion.
  • Again Install Sage 50.

While uninstalling Sage 50, you may encounter errors such as network errors occurring while connecting with the connection manager and others. Now that you have a complete guide on how you can remove Sage 50 completely, you can easily follow the steps and remove it without getting any errors. However, if you are still stuck or have any queries then you can reach out to the Sage 50 consultant helpdesk for easy and quick assistance.

FAQ’s

While making note of your activation details before you start to remove Sage 50 completely, can you also update your activation details if required?

Yes, you can update your activation details by following these steps:
● First select Tools, then Activation, and finally Upgrade Program.
● Now if necessary, provide your serial number, activation key, and account number.
● Finally, click OK after clicking Continue.

How to Restore a Previously Saved Registry Key, while you remove Sage 50 completely?

The steps for restoring a backed-up registry key are as follows:
● First locate the backed-up registry key, which will have a.reg extension. Select the file.
● When the system prompts the message, “Are you certain you want to add the data?” Choose yes.
● Now a window will appear asking you to confirm that the data in the registry backup is correct; click OK.
● Clean the registry following KB 10407.
● Finally, you need to install the most recent version of Sage 50.

Do you also need to remove Sage Software and related accounting folders, while you remove Sage 50 completely?

Yes, you need to remove Sage Software and related accounting folders, while you remove Sage 50 completely. Follow these steps: 
● First, navigate to the  C: drive.
● Then go to the users.
● After that go to the Public option.
● Once done go to the Public Documents.
● Now, delete Sage Software and any accounting-related folders.
● Go to Start, then Run, and then type Regedit.
● Finally, make a backup of the registry.

You are removing Sage 50 completely, so can you also uninstall Sage 50 for Mac?

If you are looking to uninstall Sage 50 software completely, please follow these steps:
● First, you need to launch the App Store on your Mac.
● Now if you don’t have it, open the App Store on your computer and search for “Sage 50”.
● Click the “Purchased” tab and then click the “Uninstall” button next to the Sage 50 app.
● Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall Sage 50.
● If you want to keep any of your data or settings, copy them to a new folder before uninstalling Sage 50.

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