Error: "Unable to backup company file; one or more files are in read only state"

Section I: Run Sage as Administrator

1. Right-click on the Sage 50 icon
2. Click Run as Administrator
3. Verify the read only errors are gone

Section II: Move the backup

1. Go to File, Backup
2. Under the File Name section, enter a new name
3. Under the Location section, click on the Browse button
4. Change file location to a new folder under the C: drive
5. Click OK to confirm the location
6. Click OK again to proceed with the backup creation
7. If issue persists, please call Sage Customer Support at 1-888-522-2722