An. INI file is a system configuration file consists of a predefined text-based format. It is used by Windows-based applications for storing information about the operating environment and user preferences. These files are in a plain text file with syntax and structure, property’s value pairs, and sections to maintain properties. This configuration file contains extension INI for initialization. The below article will guide you to find the location of the INI file in Sage 2019 edition and advanced.
How to locate the Sage50 ISI file?
Method 1- Open INI File:
- The initial step is to hit Windows button+E
- It will display File Explorer, search the directory associated with. INI file
- For Sage 50 2018 and advanced, locate the below path:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\CommonFiles\Peach (C:\Program Files\Common Files\Peach on a 32-bit computer)
- For Sage 50 2019 and the previous version follow the path i.e. C:\ProgramData\Sage\Peachtree
- After this open the configuration file of Sage 50-US Edition
- It will display a prompt to choose a program
- Select Notepad
- Version 2013: Peachtree200.ini
- Version 2014: Peachtree210.ini
- Version 2015: Peachtree220.ini
- Version 2016: Peachtree230.ini
- Version 2017: Peachtree240.ini
- Version 2018: Peachtree250.ini
- Version 2019: Peachtree260.ini
- Version 2020: Peachtree270.ini
- Version 2021: Peachtree280.ini
- If you need to search the data path then you need to scroll down to the bottom of the 3rd paragraph and search for the line that begins with DATAPATH=.
- For searching the program path, again scroll down to the bottom of the 6th paragraph and find the line initials with PROGRAMPATH=.
Method 2- Using icons properties inside Sage:
Follow the below step to search the data path:
- Open the Sage 50-US Edition
- Choose File and then click the Open Company tab
- Make sure you are not selecting Open previous company
- Now drag the box corner to display the full directory
- The directory, minus company name truncated spell is the data path
Here are the steps to locate the program path:
- Find the Sage shortcut icon
- Choose properties
- Now the highlighted blue color path is a target line, minus peachw.exe is known as the program path
- Click on the Open File location to open the program path on the screen
What is the ProgramData folder in Sage 50?
The ProgramData folder is known as a hidden folder.
- You need to choose the View option that appears at the top of the File Explorer window
- Click Options
- Hit Change Folder and then search for Options
- Browse to the view option in the new window
- Below it clicks on the button which says Hidden Files and Folder
- Select the option labeled Show hidden files, folders & drives
- Now browse C:\ProgramData\Sage\Peachtree
- The .ini file for 2019 denotes Peachtree260
- The .ini file for 2020 will be named Peachtree270
- The .ini file for 2021 displays as Peachtree280
- If using 2009-2018 Edition then follow the below steps to find INI files:
- Browse to:
- 32-Bit Windows OS – C:\Program Files\Common Files\Peach
- 64-Bit Windows OS – C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Peach
- search for the INI files will be:
- Sage 50 2018 – Peachtree250.ini
- Sage 50 2016 – Peachtree230.ini
- Sage 50 2017 – Peachtree240.ini
Note: The Peachtree 2009 INI file and previous appears at C:\Window
Final thoughts:
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FAQ’s
How do I open the BWUser.INI file in Sage 50?
- Browse to C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Roaming\Sage\Sage BusinessWorks
- To search for the BWUSER.INI file in Sage BusinessWorks via terminal services, the ‘BWUser.ini’ file appears in the \Sage\Sage BusinessWorks folder below the user’s profile.
- According to the network setup, you can find the user profiles on server C: drive or in another network location.
Can I access BWUser.ini File via a shared folder?
Absolutely! If you using Sage BusinessWorks you can access the BWUser.ini file via a suitable shared folder
How would I modify the dataloc.ini file?
- Open Sage Payroll
- log in to payroll as normal mode
- locate the menu option
- hit Help tab and then select System information
- choose Program Directory link
- now open a folder named tax year
- find the file named Dataloc.ini and give a right-click on it
- Select Open with
- Hit Notepad
- Now embed the specified path matching with directory labeled Sage payroll data
- Apply the changes
- Hit the File button and then choose Save
- Select File and then hit Exit
