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How To Install Sage 100 ERP to Windows 8

January 17, 2013 by Wayne Schulz

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Although the adoption rate has been low there are some users with Windows 8 computers who’ve been asking whether it’s possible to install Sage 100 ERP to Windows 8.

Here’s how.

How to install Sage 100 Standard on Windows 8

 

  1. Browse to the …mas90\wksetup\ folder through the mapped drive for the Sage 100 share (i.e. M:\….\mas90\wksetup).
  2. Right-click ‘Autorun.exe’ or ‘Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation’ and select ‘Run as administrator.’
  3. Click ‘Yes’, if presented with the User Account Control dialog box. NOTE: Skip to step 5 if you choose ‘Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation’ in Step 2.
  4. Click ‘Install Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation’
  5. Click ‘Next’ and follow Installation Wizard to complete installation.

How to install Sage 100 Advanced and Premium on Windows 8

 

  1. Browse to the …mas90\wksetup\ folder using the unc path to the Sage 100 share (i.e. \\servername\share\…\mas90\wksetup\).
  2. Right-click ‘Autorun.exe’ or ‘Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation’ and select Run as administrator.
  3. Click ‘Yes’, if presented with a User Account Control dialog box. NOTE: Skip to step 5 if you choose ‘Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation’ in Step 2.
  4. Click ‘Install Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation’
  5. Follow Installation Wizard to complete installation.

How to configure Sage 100 on Windows 8 (setup to ‘Run as Administrator’)

  1. Open Windows 8 Start Screen.
  2. Right-click the ‘Sage 100 ERP 2013’ icon.
  3. Click ‘Open file location’ from the Options list at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Right-click the ‘Sage 100 ERP 2013’ shortcut and select ‘Properties.’
  5. Click the ‘Compatibility’ tab.
  6. Check the checkbox Run this program as an administrator. Note: If multiple users use this workstation select ‘Change Setting for all users’ and
  7. Check the ‘Run this program as an administrator’ checkbox.
  8. Click OK to save changes

According to Sage’s Supported Platforms Matrix for Sage 100 ERP 2013 Standard (12/14/12) – Windows 8 is officially supported for that level provided it meets the requirements outlined in that document. Older versions may or may not work and we’ve yet to notice the older supported platforms indicate compatibility with Windows 8 for any level earlier than Sage 100 ERP 2013.

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Wayne Schulz is a Sage 100 Consultant located in Connecticut. He has worked with Sage 100 since 1986 and provides advanced support to companies located throughout the United States. If you are experiencing an issue with Sage 100 and would like to schedule a support session - please request assistance here or call 860-657-8544.

Comments

  1. Wayne Schulz – Glastonbury, CT – Consultant specializing in mid-market solutions for small businesses.
    Wayne Schulz says

    January 23, 2013 at 10:07 am

    There’s possibly some issues with Paperless Office. One of the 90Minds consultants is attempting to setup Paperless and receiving some errors. As I know more I’ll update.

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