Sage backup file is a method of saving the entire data that you have in your Sage 50. The Sage backup file wizard keeps a copy of the data files by default. Employee records, benefits, data files are all stored in the Sage 50 application.
The Users are also recommended to back up their report records. This is valuable in case you have the custom reports as well as when you are transferring to another PC. In several backup scenarios, just data files backup is essential.
How large is your backup?
An empty database backup is around 750 KB. The Sage backup file along with the number of employers, representatives, advantages, and costs are all included.
In case the backup of the data turns out to be too large for media which you utilize while backing up, for instance, the memory stick, a file Backup Wizard helps in splitting the backup into sections.
1. Both the backup as well as restore schedules incite you to take help of a new disk if the current media is almost full.
2. In case your data backup appears to be unnecessarily big, the Compact, as well as Repair schedule, can diminish the size.
3. If you want to run Compact and Repair schedule, click on the File menu > go to the Repair and Compact option> then hit the OK button.
4. A pop-up message shows up once the procedure is finished. To come back to your Sage 50 P11D desktop, click on the OK button.
Why is backup required?
It’s extremely vital to take general backups of the P11D data. You may need to restore the sage 50 backup data in the following cases:
1. You should reprocess due to the mistake when utilizing the Sage 50 P11D.
2. You should transfer the data to a new PC.
3. Your PC becomes unusable or damaged.
4. You get the corruption of your data.
5. When can I take the backups
You should take the backups at general interims or before you roll out any alteration to the data. For instance, each time you finish off your product.
How do I save my backups?
There are a few different ways to save the backups and every one of the next might be utilized.
1. A location and space in Your PC hard drive.
2. USB memory stick.
3. Networks drive on the server.
4. Tape
5. Zip drive.
Note: You can store the entire backup for something like a year.
Backup the data
1. On your menu bar, you must click on the File button, then click on the Backup.
2. To check the data, you should click on the Yes button then click on the OK button.
3. Click the Close button, then Close once again.
4. Type your file name for the data backup, and then hit the Browse button.
5. Browse the place where you need to store it and then click on the OK button.
6. Choose the file types you should back up.
7. Sage 50 v23 and lower version - Click the Advanced button and choose the file types that you need to back up.
8. Click on OK button then hit the OK button again.
If you are facing any issue, then you can get in touch with our Sage tech support team. Call on +1-844-857-4846. Our Sage technical support team experts are there for your assistance 24*7.
