How to Convert old version Sage data to new Sage 50 2021.1

How to Convert old version of Sage data to New Version Sage 50 2021.1?

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The purpose of this article is to identify which download from above you need to install If you use the wrong link, you will get an error message Sage 50 2021.1.1 version is now available and it the latest version.

For new users that never installed Sage 50 before: 

Install the full version of Sage 50 - Sage 50 2021 - Canadian Edition: Full Product

For users that installed the latest trial version:  

When downloading the trial version, usually the full version is installed and will need to be activated with a purchased serial number See KB 11852 How to activate Sage 50 CA

For existing users that have Sage 50 already installed or need an older version: 

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Because there are many older version years of Sage 50 that are separate installed applications, you must determine what is currently installed on your system before downloading the proper needed file See Part A: Step III below

Converting old data to the latest version of Sage 50: 

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Sage 50 Accounting can convert your existing data from previous versions of Sage Simply Accounting, as long as it's the same or higher edition (First Step, Pro, Premium, Quantum) Please see the product conversion compatibility chart KB 25572: Software Upgrade Paths from Simply Accounting to Sage 50 Canada Open the data file and the conversion process will begin automatically Before converting, create a backup of your existing data If you are looking to convert from an old version of Simply Accounting or Sage 50 2013, follow this KB 68836: How do I convert data files from old versions of Simply Accounting and Sage 50 2013 to the latest version of Sage 50? to get the proper download for conversion.

Conclusion: The above steps will surely help you to convert old version of Sage to latest version of the Sage 50 2021.1. In case you still need help, then you must connect with our Sage online support team for the instant help.

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