Using accounting software - completely lost on how to access the downloadable Sage software

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Tabitha005
Tabitha005 Registered Posts: 9
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Is it me or has anyone else been utterly dumbfounded by the instructions of downloading and setting up the software?

1. I *think* I need to 'restore a back up file' prior to launching the software for the first time? The workbook say; 'Before you start some of the individual practice simulations in this course you will need to restore a specially prepared back-up file. Where this is necessary, it will be clearly indicated'. HOWEVER, when I launch the software, I get three options; 'Set up a new company', 'Use an existing company stored on your network' and 'Restore data from a back up file' - so it's not 'clearly indicated' whether I have to restore anything right at the start.

2. If I DO need to restore a specially prepared back up file, where the hell is it? The only downloadable file I can see under the 'Software' tab on the dashboard is the Sage software itself.

I have loads of other questions - but don't want to get myself any more confused than I already am at this stage. I never come across a set of instructions so completely bamboozling before in any course Iv'e done and I'm REALLY struggling with this.

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  • Tabitha005
    Tabitha005 Registered Posts: 9
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    OK, so I've actually now managed to set up the software. I'm now struggling with the workbook itself - the instructions aren't clear from the outset whether I should be working in the practice data set or the 'Awards Company' data.

    Anyone?
  • Pian32
    Pian32 Registered Posts: 474 Dedicated contributor 🦉
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    For the workbook questions I'd guess the awards company data without seeing the workbook this is just a best guess. The practice is in sage by default and can be used to try things you're not sure about without risking your data set.

    For 1. I think this is referring to the workbook as in you might use a different company backup to answer some questions and it'll indicate in the workbook as necessary.
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