Open the file in Sage 50

1. Log in to the program.
2. Select File, then Properties to display the file name and location.
3. Select the blue hyperlink to show the file location in Windows Explorer.

 Open a recently used company from the Welcome Screen

1. Open Sage 50 Accounting.
2. In the Sage welcome window, select Open the last company you worked on.
    NOTE: To show the Welcome Screen, select the option View, Select Company Windows At Startup. 
   
3. Select the drop-down arrow to locate your company file from the list.
4. Select your file and click OK.

Use Windows Explorer

1. On your keyboard, press Windows key + E key to open Windows Explorer.
2. Select View, Options, then Change folder and search options.
   
3. Select the Search tab.
   
4. Add a checkmark for Include compressed files (ZIP, CAB...).
   
   
   
   
5. Select OK.
6. At the upper right side of the window in the search text field, type *.sai and press Enter.
7. All Sage 50 Accounting files with .sai extension display in the results.
8. Scroll through the list until you locate your company file and path.
   
   

 NOTE: You can also search for *.cab backup files that you can restore.