Does Sage 50 seem to be running slow lately? You can make it soar with these tips!

UPDATE  3/29/23 by Shirley Byard

SPECIFICALLY FOR SAGE 50 2023 -These updates have been released with little knowledge to the public.  If you have upgraded to Sage 50 2023, and you are having issues, please see the updated information below.  This INFORMATION IS COMING FROM THE SAGE KNOWLEDGEBASE.

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Updated 4-18-22 by Shirley Byard

Enable IPv6

Some earlier versions of Sage 50 worked best with IPv4, but your new 2021 version functions best with IPv6. To enable IPv6 on Windows 10, go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings (look on the right-hand side). Right-click on your network and click Properties. Look in the list of checkboxes under the words “This connection uses the following items.” Check the box that says “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).” 

Get the Right Antivirus

You need a good antivirus like Norton, McAfee, BitDefender, Avast, or Broadcom. This keeps your computer safe from viruses that make it run slow.

Set Your Antivirus Up Right

Regardless of what antivirus solution you choose, you should exclude certain Sage 50-related directories from active scanning. 

On the server and each local workstation, exclude: 

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Actian 
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage 
• C:\Program Data\Actian (you may need to show hidden files) 
• C:\Sage\Peachtree 

For more information on excluding files from active scanning, just visit Sage’s Knowledgebase article on this topic.

If your antivirus scans mapped network drives, exclude your shared Sage directory as well. The shared Sage directory is usually C:\Sage\Peachtree\ on the server. 

Adjust Your Firewall Settings

Try running Sage 50 while both your local firewall and your server firewall are disabled on public, private, and domain profiles. If you see that disabling the firewall speeds up Sage, experiment with how different firewall settings affect the program. You may need to weigh whether a given level of firewall protection is worth the loss of speed. 

Get the Right Computer

The difference in performance in the list lookup function between Windows 7 operating systems and Windows 10 operating systems (and server operating systems running on their respective kernels) is due to core changes in the way the different operating systems handle the processing of managed and unmanaged code.

In short the more items that display in the list the longer it can take to access, having said that there are some things that can be done to help improve performance. Many have already been mentioned in the thread but to reiterate:

We recommend these specs: 

• • I-7 processor 
  • Solid State Drive (many users see great performance improvements with an SSD)
  • 512 GB Hard Drive if on a Network—1T if standalone 
  • At least 8 GB ram—16 GB is better!  If on a network step up to 32 GB of Ram.
    
  • 64 Bit operating system 
  • Windows 10 (and take all the latest updates!)

Note:  There is a difference in performance in the list lookup function between Windows 7 operating systems and Windows 10 operating systems (and server operating systems running on their respective kernels) it is due to core changes in the way the different operating systems handle the processing of managed and unmanaged code.

Check Your Network Hardware

Sage 50 is not supported on a wireless environment. Ask your network administrator to link the server to the workstations through a hard connection. Experiment with different CAT 5 hardwires and check that your switch and network card are functioning properly.  A bad wire, card, or switch can cause data errors.  Make sure all plugs are secure and snapped in.

Purge Old Records

If your company file gets large, you may experience performance issues. Purge old records by marking them inactive and running the purge wizard. (Go to Tasks > System > Purge Wizard). 

Deep-Purge Old Records

If your company file gets very large, Sage 50’s in-built purge wizard may not be enough to cut it down to size. At Best Business Strategies, we can perform a deep purge to get you the fastest, leanest file possible. We offer weekend service—upload your data to our secure portal on a Friday, and have it ready for your accounting staff to resume work on Monday. Call 304-233-2612 for a free quote.

Adjust your program settings

• Turn off the Smart Data posting (move to Real-time posting)   Go to Options Tab> Global > General > Smart Data > Uncheck Auto Field completion and the Dropdown list Displays automatically.  These will speed up the time to populate a list

• Hide inactive records – Go to Options Tab> Global > Accounting > Other Options> Hide inactive records.

If running data on a Server

IF you have Sage 50 running on a workstation station that is connected to a server, there’s an apparent windows issue that causes a slowdown.  If you set the work stations to use Terminal Services to remote desktop to the server under each user’s login.  That issue will essentially go away.

UPGRADE to the new Sage 50 2022.   It seems that many people are trying to put older programs that were not designed for Windows 10 on this operating system.  If you want to get the greatest speed in your program, we suggest moving ahead to the latest and greatest program.   We have great pricing.  Check out our website today!  https://bestbusinessstrategies.com/sage50

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