Sage 50 provides a variety of functions to benefit business owners. It is used extensively by businesses and accounting professionals around the globe. Over the years, Sage 50 has made a lot of efforts to address the accounting needs of different segments of users. Recently, Sage has launched the much-improved Sage 50 2022 version, in a bid to facilitate its users with an improved bunch of features.
Quite a number of our esteemed readers have informed us that they are having an issue with the new Sage 50 2022 version installed on their computers, while using the Sage Payroll module. When they try to exit from the ‘Maintain Employee Window’ after updating an employee, Sage 50 often crashes or freezes. If you are one of them, we can be of great help! Simply go through this blog. Here, we will provide a simple and step-by-step procedure to fix this issue. Just carry out these steps , get rid of this issue and continue to enjoy the all-new Sage 50 2022.
First things first! Let’s get to know why this issue occurs
Causes of Sage 50 2022 Crashes Issue while Exiting from the ‘Maintain Employee Window’?
Many functional and technical issues can contribute to this error. Some of these are mentioned below-
- Improper settings in the Windows UAC (User Access Control)
- If you are using Windows 8.0, this issues may be caused by insufficient privileges
- Pervasive Database Engine has got damaged
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How to Fix Sage 50 2022 Crashes Issue while Exiting from the ‘Maintain Employee Window’?
Here are a couple of options to fix this issue–
Total Time: 35 minutes
If you are Using a Standalone Workstation
🔷 Restart the server
🔷 Check if you are able to access the Payroll Entry
Modify your UAC Settings
🔷 Right click on the Sage 50 icon on your desktop
🔷 Click Properties
🔷 Click on the Compatibility tab
🔷 Go to Privilege
🔷 Check the box named Run this program as an administrator
🔷 Click on Apply
🔷 Click OK to proceed
🔷 Launch the Sage 50 application now from the same icon
🔷 Verify if you are now able to pay employees
🔷 If the issue still remains, move to the next option
Uninstall and Reinstall the Pervasive
🔷 Uninstall the Actian database engine.
🔷 Uninstall the Pervasive Workgroup Engine
🔷 Install them again
🔷 Open Sage 50 2022 and check if the issue still remains.
Final Words :
In this blog, we have provided multiple options to fix this issue. We hope these would be of great help for you to fix the ‘Sage 50 2022 crashes while exiting from the Maintain Employee Window’ issue once and for all. If you are experiencing any difficulties in carrying out the sequential steps, we would recommend you to speak to the certified Sage experts.
👉 Frequently Asked Questions
Q 1. How can I Activate the Sage 50 2022 Software with Serial Number?
Ans : Please follow the steps given below-
▪ Log in to the workstation where data has been hosted
▪ Click on Help
▪ Now click on the tab named Sage 50 activation
▪ From the list, select Sage 50 2022
▪ Click OK
▪ Now, enter the Sage 50 2022 serial number received by you
▪ Click OK to proceed. It will restart the Sage 50 software
▪ Navigate to Help
▪ Click About Sage 50 Accounting
▪ You will be asked to confirm the Serial Number again
▪ Verify if the serial number is correct and click OK, if satisfied
▪ Carry out the sequential steps mentioned above in all the workstations
▪ Now enter the full details
▪ Open Sage 50 2022
▪ Navigate to Tools
▪ Click on the upgrade program tab
▪ Enter the Sage 50 2022 account number, activation key and serial number
▪ Click OK
Q 2. My Sage 50 Software Freezes Frequently. How to Resolve it ?
Ans : Here is a step-by-step procedure to resolve this issue-
▪ Navigate to Start
▪ Now click on Task Manager
▪ Click the Processes tab on the top bar
▪ A list will appear on your screen.
▪ Select Sage50Accounting.exe from this list
▪ Now click on the End Process tab
▪ Close Task Manager
▪ Check if you are able to fix the freezing issue.
Q 3. What are the Important Points I Should Consider before Installing Sage 50 2022?
Ans : You should consider the below-mentioned points to make sure that no complication arises during or after the installation.
▪ Have a double-check on whether all the workstations in your network fulfil the minimum system requirements listed above , to install the Sage 50 2022 version.
Restart the system and shut down all the background applications, before starting the installation process
▪ Turn your antivirus off. You can enable it anytime after the installation process is completed
▪ Turn on the firewall and activate all the necessary notifications
▪ Please ensure that the UAC settings are set to minimum. If you are finding it difficult to alter your UAC settings, we would advise you to contact an IT expert.
