Do you want to check that your activation key of Sage 50 is expired or not?
You have to fix the problem that causes you the error “Your activation key for Sage 50 has expired” in your account. This error happens when the pervasive license got expired or the firewall is blocking the software to run. To fix it here are the solutions that you have to process for resolving the problem. Also, get to know about the other causes for this your activation key for Sage 50 has expired error in your Sage 50 account.
Why Error “Your Activation Key For Sage 50 Has Expired” Occurs?
There are several reasons why the above error occurs when you try to run your Sage 50. The causes are highlighted below:
- If the Pervasive Licensed key is expired
- If the Anti-virus you is expired
- When there is damage in the Files
- If Pervasive 9.1 is installed
- When the Domain Name System stop working
- If Firewall is blocked by antivirus
- When it is needed to restart the Pervasive
- ISP-provided DNS Server returns 127.0.53.53 for internal network systems
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Solutions for Your Activation Key For Sage 50 Has Expired
Walkthrough the below article to fix the your activation key for Sage 50 has expired error:
Total Time: 35 minutes
Temporary Pervasive License key has Expired
Close the Sage 50 program
Give a click on the Computer option
Search the program path
Run SageReg.exe
Choose the option labeled key status
Hit button which says Check key state
Search for permanent key in the column named License Type
Locate tab which says Sage 50 Activation
Hit Sage 50 Activation option
Once instructed then close the Activation window
Now launch the Sage 50 to finish the Activation
In case there is an existing date in the SageReg where the pervasive key has expired then change the computer date to before the date, delete ClIENTIFO.XML from the data path will permit you to reactivate manually.
Anti-virus preventing the Activation Procedure
Now uninstall the Anti-virus expired date or subscription plan renew
Check the Sage 50-U-S. Edition Now activate it
Open the program
Corrupted Files
Close the Sage 50 program
Give a click on the Computer tab
Find the data path with the below instructions: Open the Sage 50 –US Edition
Choose File and then Open Company tab
Now drag the box corner to display the full directory
There appears directory-minus the company name spelling is the data path
Search the program path with the following steps: Locate the Sage shortcut icon and give right-click on it
Choose Properties tab
Look at the program path in the blue highlighted path on the target line, minus Peachw.exe
If you select Open File Location then the program path will display for you
Here is the list of below files : Serial.dat
Options.dat
Serial.dat.bak
Clientinfo.xml
Now open the Sage 50
Check the software now activated successfully
If the error persists then the below section
Corrupted Actian/Pervasive Installation
Close Sage 50
Try restarting pervasive before uninstalling the process
Now stop or start the Pervasive service with the below steps:
Use the Services option to stop Pervasive/Actian
The below instructions can be followed for Windows 7, 8, or 10:
If you use the Sage 50 2020 or advanced then the service name has been modified from Pervasive to Actian as mentioned below:
Now press the Windows+R button
It will display Run window
Enter SERVICES.MSC
Hit OK
If you are a Quantum user then give a right-click on the Sage 50 SmartPosting 20xx
Choose Stop option
Locate Actian PSQL Workgroup Engine, and then choose the Stop button
Search Pervasive PSQL Workgroup Engine and then choose Stop tab
Give a right-click on-field named Sage 50 SmartPosting 20xx
Choose Start tab
Locate Actian PSQL Workgroup Engine and give right-click on it
Choose Start button
Search Pervasive PSQL workgroup Engine and then choose Start tab
Locate the service menu on the tab named Services in the Windows Task Manager
Giving a click on the SmartPosting and Pervasive database service can be stopped or started through the menu.
Completely Removes & Reinstall Pervasive Actian
Here is the list of steps:
Close the program” Sage 50 Accounting-U.S.Edition”
Press the Windows+R button altogether
Enter Control Panel and then hit OK
Choose Programs & Features tab
Uninstall the desired version of Actian PSQL v13 Workgroup R2 then the database engine name will display as Pervasive PSQL Workgroup Engine
Now close the window named Control Panel
Hit Windows+R buttons
Enter C:\
Hit OK
If there then delete the folder named pvswarch & pvsw
If there delete PSQL_v[version number]_Install.log
Search to C:\Windows
Now folder named Pervasive Software to OldPervasive Software
Find the C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86)
Locate the Actian folder then rename it to OLDActian
Search to C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files
Close System
Press Windows+R
Enter Regedit
Click OK
Locate Computer and then Export option
Now save Registry backup to the computer desktop
Search HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node
Click Pervasive software
Hit PEYX489ZK
A close window named Registry Editor.
Open the Sage 50 program
Check the software you can now activate successfully
Server Returns 127.0.53.53
Check the DNS Server configuration
Follow the below steps: Locate Start button
Hit All programs and then hit Accessories
Give a right-click on the Notepad
Choose Run as administrator
Hit the Continue button on the UAC window asking windows needs your permission
Once Notepad displays then click File
Hit Open tab
Click on the box named filename C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts
Choose Open tab
Enter the IP address of the device you want to connect like the license Manager Server or the Accounting Server
Hit Tab
Write the device name and TLD name
Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What If my System administrator faces an error because of a Name collision?
Ans : Raise an issue to ICANN
Read thoroughly the Name collision identification & mitigation for IT professionals Guide
How would I manually activate the Sage 50?
Ans : On the system where Sage 50 is installed, then insert the external media with Sage50Activation.sma file.
Open Sage 50 program
Choose Help option, hit Sage 50 Activation, and then select the option named Licensing & subscription
Click Manually
Hit the option named “I have the activation file that was emailed to me from Sage 50”
Choose Next tab
Select Browse option and then find the Sage50Activation.sma file
Hit on Activate button after you have chosen
Choose Ok to finish the activation procedure.
How would I manually Reinstall Actian?
Ans : An open folder named PervasiveMin
Now run file which says SetupWorkgroup32_x86.exe
Give a click to the Next button
Now accept the license agreement
Hit Next
Click Run as a service
Choose Next
Hit tab named Complete
Click Next
Choose Install
Hit Finish
What if I need to Create an Activation File to fix the Error?
Ans : First, close the Sage 50
Hit Help
Choose Sage 50 Subscription Updates
Click Activate Manually
Choose option named Manually
Hit OK tab
Give a click on the field named I need to start the process from the beginning
Select Next
Fill in the desired company information
Hit Next
ActivationRequest.arq, file contains the information related to company
It must be saved on the external device
Hit Next button