How to install Sage 100 on Windows 8 Pro

How to install Sage 100 on Windows 8 Pro

Disclaimer

Operating System Warning
This solution requires advanced knowledge of your computer’s operating system. Contact your system administrator for assistance. Modifying your Windows Registry incorrectly can severely affect system operations. Sage is not responsible for operation issues caused by incorrectly modifying your Windows Registry. Always create a backup of your data before proceeding with advanced solutions.

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Sage 100 ERP Standard workstation

1. Browse to the …MAS90\wksetup\ folder through the mapped drive for the Sage 100 share (i.e. X:\….\MAS90\Wksetup).
2. Right-click Autorun.exe or Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation select Run as administrator
3. Click Yes, if presented with the User Account Control dialog box. NOTE: Skip to step 5 if Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation is chosen in Step 2.
4. Click Install Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation
5. Click Next and follow Installation Wizard to complete installation.
Sage 100 ERP Advanced and Premium workstation

1. Browse to the …MAS90\wksetup\ folder using the UNC path to the Sage 100 share (i.e. \\ServerName\ShareName\MAS90\Wksetup\)
2. Right-click Autorun.exe or Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation select Run as administrator.
3. Click Yes, if presented with a User Account Control dialog box. NOTE: Skip to step 5 if Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation is chosen in Step 2.
4. Click Install Sage 100 ERP 2013 Workstation
5. Follow Installation Wizard to complete installation.

How to configure Sage ERP 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 Compatibility tab.
6. Select the check box Run this program as an administrator. Note: If multiple users use this workstation select Change Setting for all users
7. Select Run this program as an administrator check box.
8. Click OK to save changes