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Solution ID:
200427112326983
Last Modified Date:
Wed May 03 11:19:26 UTC 2023
Taxonomy Path:
Case category//I have a problem with...//processing
Author:
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Error: 'SBD Desktop has encountered an error and will now close'
Description

On opening any records in the software the following message appears and the software closes:

'SBD Desktop has encountered an error and will now close'

The problem can occur in both live data and Demo Data.

Cause

This issue has been seen to occur when some Sage accounts files need to be refreshed. It can also occur if you use Bitdefender Total Security 2015 or Security Defender antivirus software.


Resolution
These steps have all been found to resolve the problem in different circumstances.

Run as administrator
  • Right-click the Sage shortcut on your desktop and click Run as administrator.

Log in with a different username

Try logging into your company data with a different username.  For example, the manager login.

If the issue is resolved, you should either create a new username, or delete the criteria files of the affected user.  Read more >

Rename the sage.ini file
  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows key  + E.
  2. Browse to the following location: C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts
  3. Locate and right-click the sage.ini file.
  4. Rename the file as sage.old
  5. Open the software again.


Rename the sage.usr file to sage.old

You should only rename this file if you have your serial number and activation key to hand. To find your details online, refer to this article.

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows key  + E.
  2. Browse to: C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2019

    Replace 2019 with your relevant version.

  3. Right-click the sage.usr file and rename it sage.old
  4. Open the software again.

Subscription - Rename the licence files

These files are only present if the software has been run on the computer.

  1. Close Sage Accounts.
  2. Rename the folder C:\Program Data\Sage\SDK Licence to C:\Program Data\Sage\SDK Licence OLD
  3. Browse to C:\Program Data\Sage\Accounts\<> and delete the sage.usr file.

It may also be necessary to remove the account number from the registry:

NOTE: Please proceed with caution when editing the registry. If you require further help with this please refer to your IT administrator. 

  1. Hold down the Windows key and press R, then type regedit and click OK.
  2. In the left-hand pane, browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sage\Line 50 and double-click AccountNumber and delete the contents and click OK.
  3. Click File then click Exit.
  4. Open the software again.

To prevent the problem from reoccurring in Bitdefender

If you get the same message when using other anti-virus or malware software, apply the same exclusions listed below.

  1. Open Bitdefender.

    Bitdefender appears on the task bar as a white 'B' on a red background.
  2. Click Protection then Antivirus then Exclusions.
  3. Click Excluded processes then Add.
  4. Browse to the following file:
    v2932 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV29\sg50svc.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV29\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v29.exe
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV29\sg50svc.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV29\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v29.exe
    v2832 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV28\sg50svc_v28.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV28\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v28.exe 
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV28\sg50svc_v28.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV28\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v28.exe
    v2732 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\sg50svc_v27.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v27.exe
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\sg50svc_v27.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v27.exe
    v2632 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV26\sg50svc_v26.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV26\sg50CtrlSvc_v26.exe
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV26\sg50svc_v26.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV26\sg50CtrlSvc_v26.exe
    v2532 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV25\sg50svc_v25.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV25\sg50CtrlSvc_v25.exe
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV25\sg50svc_v25.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV25\sg50CtrlSvc_v25.exe
    v2432 bit
    • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sage SBD\SBDDesktop\v14\SBDDesktop.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV24\sg50svc_v24.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV24\sg50CtrlSvc_v24.exe
    64 bit
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Sage SBD\SBDDesktop\v14\SBDDesktop.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV24\sg50svc_v24.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV24\sg50CtrlSvc_v24.exe
  5. Click Exclude Program.

If the issue persists, temporarily disable the Active Threat Control in Active Settings. If this resolves your issue, contact your IT support for further help.


To prevent the problem from reoccurring in Security Defender
  1. Open Security Defender.
  2. Add the following files to the list of exclusions:
    v2932 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV29\sg50svc.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV29\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v29.exe
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV29\sg50svc.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV29\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v29.exe
    v2832 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV28\sg50svc_v28.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV28\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v28.exe 
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\sg50svc_v28.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV28\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v28.exe
    v2732 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\sg50svc_v27.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\ 
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\sg50svc_v27.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v27.exe 

    		64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\sg50svc_v27.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV27\Sage.UK.Accounts50.Data.Service.Control_v27.exe
    v2632 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV26\sg50svc_v26.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV26\sg50CtrlSvc_v26.exe
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV26\sg50svc_v26.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV26\sg50CtrlSvc_v26.exe
    v2532 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV25\sg50svc_v25.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV25\sg50CtrlSvc_v25.exe
    64 bit
    • [Sage Accounts program directory]\SBDDesktop.exe

      You can check the program directory in Sage Accounts in Help, About.
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV25\sg50svc_v25.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV25\sg50CtrlSvc_v25.exe
    v2432 bit
    • C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sage SBD\SBDDesktop\v14\SBDDesktop.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV24\sg50svc_v24.exe
    • C:\Program Files\Sage\AccountsServiceV24\sg50CtrlSvc_v24.exe
    64 bit
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Sage SBD\SBDDesktop\v14\SBDDesktop.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV24\sg50svc_v24.exe
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sage\AccountsServiceV24\sg50CtrlSvc_v24.exe

If the problem persists, you may have a problem with your software installation. To resolve this you should completely uninstall and reinstall Sage Accounts.


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