{"id":100319,"date":"2023-07-04T06:45:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T06:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/?p=100319"},"modified":"2023-07-04T06:45:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T06:45:04","slug":"completely-remove-sage-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove Sage 50 Completely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, you will get a complete guide on how to remove Sage 50 completely along with files and folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#What_are_the_Challenges_Faced_while_you_Try_to_Remove_Sage_50_Completely\" >What are the Challenges Faced while you Try to Remove Sage 50 Completely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#What_to_do_before_you_start_to_Remove_Sage_50_Completely_from_your_Computer\" >What to do before&nbsp;you start to Remove Sage 50 Completely from your Computer?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Check_your_current_software_version\" >Check your current software version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Make_a_note_of_your_activation_details\" >Make a note of your activation details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Steps_to_Remove_Sage_50_Completely_from_your_System\" >Steps to Remove Sage 50 Completely from your System<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Resolution_1_Using_Windows_uninstall_your_software\" >Resolution 1: Using Windows, uninstall your software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Resolution_2_Delete_shared_files_from_the_System32_folder\" >Resolution 2: Delete shared files from the System32 folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Resolution_3_Shared_folders_should_be_deleted\" >Resolution 3: Shared folders should be deleted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Resolution_4_Delete_Sage_files_that_are_shared\" >Resolution 4: Delete Sage files that are shared<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Resolution_5_Removing_DSN_and_ODBC_data_sources\" >Resolution 5: Removing DSN and ODBC data sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Resolution_6_NET_should_be_removed\" >Resolution 6: .NET should be removed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Resolution_7_Uninstall_from_the_Programs_and_Features_menu\" >Resolution 7: Uninstall from the Programs and Features menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Resolution_8_Uninstall_Sage_and_all_products_completely\" >Resolution 8: Uninstall Sage and all products completely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Remove_Sage_50_Newer_Version_and_Reinstall_the_Older_Version\" >Remove Sage 50 Newer Version and Reinstall the Older Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#FAQs\" >FAQ&#8217;s<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#While_making_note_of_your_activation_details_before_you_start_to_remove_Sage_50_completely_can_you_also_update_your_activation_details_if_required\" >While making note of your activation details before you start to remove Sage 50 completely, can you also update your activation details if required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#How_to_Restore_a_Previously_Saved_Registry_Key_while_you_remove_Sage_50_completely\" >How to Restore a Previously Saved Registry Key, while you remove Sage 50 completely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#Do_you_also_need_to_remove_Sage_Software_and_related_accounting_folders_while_you_remove_Sage_50_completely\" >Do you also need to remove Sage Software and related accounting folders, while you remove Sage 50 completely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askforaccounting.com\/sage\/completely-remove-sage-50\/#You_are_removing_Sage_50_completely_so_can_you_also_uninstall_Sage_50_for_Mac\" >You are removing Sage 50 completely, so can you also uninstall Sage 50 for Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Challenges_Faced_while_you_Try_to_Remove_Sage_50_Completely\"><\/span>What are the Challenges Faced while you Try to Remove Sage 50 Completely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All of the files have not been successfully removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sage 50 file is used by another process or piece of software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The user does not have sufficient permissions to remove Sage 50.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The uninstalling process could not be completed because the needed file could not be run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_before_you_start_to_Remove_Sage_50_Completely_from_your_Computer\"><\/span>What to do before&nbsp;you start to Remove Sage 50 Completely from your Computer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_your_current_software_version\"><\/span>Check your current software version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To check your <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/download-sage-50-2022-us-edition\/\">current version of Sage 50<\/a>, follow these steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you can use the software, then:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, log in as a manager to Sage 50 accounting software.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that Click on the Help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once on the help tab then go to About.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, note the Version Number in the left column of Program Details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I<strong>f you are unable to use the software, then<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, click on the Windows key + R on your keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, look for the most recent version of Sage Accounts on the list, then note the version in the Version column.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_note_of_your_activation_details\"><\/span>Make a note of your activation details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/find-sage-serial-number-and-activation-key-to-activate-software\/\">serial number<\/a> is correct. To note down your <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/sage-50-there-was-a-problem-activating\/\">activation details<\/a> follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, log in as a manager to Sage 50 accounting software.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that click on Help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done go to About.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now finally, in the Licence Information section, look for your:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Account Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serial Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activation Key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Remove_Sage_50_Completely_from_your_System\"><\/span>Steps to Remove Sage 50 Completely from your System <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution_1_Using_Windows_uninstall_your_software\"><\/span>Resolution 1: Using Windows, uninstall your software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To uninstall your software using Windows, you need to follow the given steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, to open the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>, use the Windows key + R, then type <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then click <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you are done, then locate and right-click the <strong>Sage current version<\/strong> you wish to uninstall.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>C: Program Files (x86)SageAccounts for the 64-bit operating system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C: Program FilesSageAccounts for the 32-bit operating system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, you need to click on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution_2_Delete_shared_files_from_the_System32_folder\"><\/span>Resolution 2: Delete shared files from the System32 folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To delete shared files from the System32 folder, follow the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, navigate to&nbsp;<strong>C: WindowsSystem32<\/strong> by clicking Computer (For Windows 64-bit &#8211; Navigate to C: WindowsSysWOW64.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that click <strong>View<\/strong>, then <strong>Details<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may need to press <strong>Alt<\/strong> to see the View option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, right-click any <strong>column heading<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then select <strong>More<\/strong>, and check the <strong>Company<\/strong> box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now delete all files in the Company column that have any of the following names: <strong>Filename<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sage (UK) Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sage (UK) Ltd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sage Group plc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sage Software Ltd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To sort the list by company, click the <strong>company column<\/strong> heading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sage files can then be deleted in batches rather than individually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete the files listed below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>SageBankBalances.tlb<\/td><td><\/td><td>SageBankPayments.tlb<\/td><td>SGSchemeXml.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGSchemeXP.dll<\/td><td><\/td><td>SageBankReconciliation.tlb<\/td><td>SageEBanking.tlb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sg50Ps32.dll<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGCOM32.DLL<\/td><td>SGCtrlEx.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGDT32.DLL<\/td><td><\/td><td>SageEventHandler.Config<\/td><td>SageEventHandler.exe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RepDes32.exe<\/td><td><\/td><td>repdes.cnt<\/td><td>SageFolderBrowser.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SG3D32.DLL<\/td><td><\/td><td>SgHmZLib.dll<\/td><td>SGINTL32.DLL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SgESchema.xsd<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGHELP32.DLL<\/td><td>SGJPEG32.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGLCH32.DLL<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGLCH32.USR<\/td><td>SGLIST32.DLL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGLOGO32.DLL<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGOEdit.ocxv<\/td><td>SGOList.ocx<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGOPopDg.dll<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGOTBar.ocx<\/td><td>SGRegister.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sgopopup.ocx<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGOSize.ocx<\/td><td>SGRegister.tlb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGRep32.dll<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGTOOL32.DLL<\/td><td>SGWebBrowser.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGSchemeDefault.dll<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGSchemeManager.dll<\/td><td>SGSTAT32.DLL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGSTDREG.dll<\/td><td><\/td><td>SGStdReg.tlb<\/td><td>SGTBAR32.DLL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution_3_Shared_folders_should_be_deleted\"><\/span>Resolution 3: Shared folders should be deleted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To Delete the shared folders, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, browse to and right-click each of the folders listed below in the table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, then click <strong>delete<\/strong> to delete the folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Note<\/mark><\/strong>: These folders are located in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/open-file-folder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udcc2<\/a>C:Program Files instead of C:Program Files if you are using a 32-bit operating system (x86).<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Name of the Folder&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Common Files\\Sage Report Designer 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Common Files\\Sage Shared<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Common Files\\Sage SBD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Sage EBanking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Common Files\\Sage Line50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution_4_Delete_Sage_files_that_are_shared\"><\/span>Resolution 4: Delete Sage files that are shared<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To delete the sage files that are shared, follow the steps that are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, browse to the file for each of the files listed below, then to ensure it&#8217;s a Sage file:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, right-click the <strong>file<\/strong> then click <strong>Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that go to the <strong>Sage 50 Version<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now select <strong>Company Name<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, confirm the company name is Sage (UK) Limited or Sage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now if the file is a Sage file, you can uninstall it by right-clicking it and selecting <strong>uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then if they won&#8217;t uninstall, press <strong>Windows key + R<\/strong> and type in the following paths, removing any files and folders named Sage.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>C:\\Windows\\Assembly\\GAC&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/open-file-folder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udcc2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C:\\Windows\\Assembly\\GAC_32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C:\\Windows\\Assembly\\GAC_MSIL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C:\\Windows\\Microsoft.NET\\assembly\\GAC_MSIL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delete the following folders from\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>C:\\Windows\\Microsoft.NET\\assembly\\GAC_MSIL.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SgEData<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SgELauncher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, navigate to C: WindowsSystem32 and delete the following files:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sage Accounts version<\/strong>&#8211; All versions<\/td><td><strong>Files to delete<\/strong>&#8211; sdoEng<em>.<\/em> Where * can stand to anything. For example, sdoEng220.tlb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>S27DBC32.dll and sg50SdoEngine270.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>S26DBC32.dll and sg50SdoEngine260.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>S25DBC32.dll and sg50SdoEngine250.dll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>S24DBC32.dll and sg50SdoEngine240.dll<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution_5_Removing_DSN_and_ODBC_data_sources\"><\/span>Resolution 5: Removing DSN and ODBC data sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove DSN and ODBC data sources, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, log on to the computer as an administrator.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now to access the <strong>ODBC Data Source Administrator<\/strong> window, follow these steps:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows 32-bit &#8211; Press Windows + R, then type ODBCAD32 and\ud83d\uddb1\ufe0f click OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click C:WINDOWSSYSWOW64ODBCAD32.EXE on 64-bit Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, <strong>remove<\/strong> any Sage Line 50 entries from the User DSN and System DSN tabs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Note<\/mark>:&nbsp;<\/strong>If you installed the 64-bit ODBC driver separately, you must also uninstall it from folder<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\odbcad32.exe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution_6_NET_should_be_removed\"><\/span>Resolution 6: .NET should be removed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove .NET, follow the steps that are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, <strong>uninstall .NET<\/strong> starting with the most recent version number:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows key + R<\/strong>, type Control Panel, and then click OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>, then locate and right-click the version of .NET you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Windows XP<\/strong>: Go to Add or Remove Programs, find and select the version of.NET you want to uninstall, and then\ud83d\uddb1\ufe0f click Remove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>, then <strong>Next<\/strong>, and finally <strong>Yes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steps 2\u20134 must be repeated for each version of the Microsoft.NET Framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, reinstall each version of .NET, beginning with the most recent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution_7_Uninstall_from_the_Programs_and_Features_menu\"><\/span>Resolution 7: Uninstall from the Programs and Features menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To Uninstall from the Programs and Features menu, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, select <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now for use with Windows 7 or Vista\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>start<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then enter and <strong>uninstall<\/strong> the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, hold the Windows Key and X together and select Programs and Features in Windows 8, 8.1, or 10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, go to Sage 50 and select uninstall to begin the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution_8_Uninstall_Sage_and_all_products_completely\"><\/span>Resolution 8: Uninstall Sage and all products completely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To Uninstall Sage and all products completely, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, navigate to the Control Panel and select Programs and Features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, locate Sage 50 and press the uninstall button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_Sage_50_Newer_Version_and_Reinstall_the_Older_Version\"><\/span>Remove Sage 50 Newer Version and Reinstall the Older Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be a new version of the Pervasive Database, now known as <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/sage-50-pervasive-error\/\">Actian Zen<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can return to the downloaded software version by following the instructions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, you have to close Sage 50.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Add\/Remove Programs or Programs and Features from the Control Panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sage 50&#8217;s current version should be uninstalled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The installation files for the desired version should still be on your hard drive (the default location is C:Sage).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you initially installed them through a download, they should remain there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/sage-50-data-conversation\/\">converted your data to the newer version<\/a> before installing, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/backup-data-sage-50\/\">restore the backup<\/a> that was created during the conversion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/sage-50-support-installation-and-update\/\">Install Sage 50<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While uninstalling Sage 50, you may <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/sage-error-code-message-issues\/\">encounter errors<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/askforaccounting.com\/sage\/sage-50-accounting-consultant\/\">Sage 50 consultant helpdesk<\/a>&nbsp;for easy and quick assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQ&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1650434162383\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"While_making_note_of_your_activation_details_before_you_start_to_remove_Sage_50_completely_can_you_also_update_your_activation_details_if_required\"><\/span>While making note of your activation details before you start to remove Sage 50 completely, can you also update your activation details if required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can update your activation details by following these steps:<br \/>\u25cf First select Tools, then Activation, and finally Upgrade Program.<br \/>\u25cf Now if necessary, provide your serial number, activation key, and account number.<br \/>\u25cf Finally, click OK after clicking Continue.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1650434193703\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restore_a_Previously_Saved_Registry_Key_while_you_remove_Sage_50_completely\"><\/span>How to Restore a Previously Saved Registry Key, while you remove Sage 50 completely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The steps for restoring a backed-up registry key are as follows:<br \/>\u25cf First locate the backed-up registry key, which will have a.reg extension. Select the file.<br \/>\u25cf When the system prompts the message, &#8220;Are you certain you want to add the data?&#8221; Choose yes.<br \/>\u25cf Now a window will appear asking you to confirm that the data in the registry backup is correct; click OK.<br \/>\u25cf Clean the registry following KB 10407.<br \/>\u25cf Finally, you need to install the most recent version of Sage 50.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1650434213758\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_also_need_to_remove_Sage_Software_and_related_accounting_folders_while_you_remove_Sage_50_completely\"><\/span>Do you also need to remove Sage Software and related accounting folders, while you remove Sage 50 completely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you need to remove Sage Software and related accounting folders, while you remove Sage 50 completely. Follow these steps:\u00a0<br \/>\u25cf First, navigate to the\u00a0\u00a0C: drive.<br \/>\u25cf Then go to the users.<br \/>\u25cf After that go to the Public option.<br \/>\u25cf Once done go to the Public Documents.<br \/>\u25cf Now, delete Sage Software and any accounting-related folders.<br \/>\u25cf Go to Start, then Run, and then type Regedit.<br \/>\u25cf Finally, make a backup of the registry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1650434242976\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_are_removing_Sage_50_completely_so_can_you_also_uninstall_Sage_50_for_Mac\"><\/span>You are removing Sage 50 completely, so can you also uninstall Sage 50 for Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you are looking to uninstall Sage 50 software completely, please follow these steps:<br \/>\u25cf First, you need to launch the App Store on your Mac.<br \/>\u25cf Now if you don&#8217;t have it, open the App Store on your computer and search for &#8220;Sage 50&#8221;.<br \/>\u25cf Click the &#8220;Purchased&#8221; tab and then click the &#8220;Uninstall&#8221; button next to the Sage 50 app.<br \/>\u25cf Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall Sage 50.<br \/>\u25cf If you want to keep any of your data or settings, copy them to a new folder before uninstalling Sage 50.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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