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Restore a backup

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Summary

How to restore a backup on Sage Pastel Payroll.

Description

There are several reasons to restore a backup:

  • Transfer data to a new computer
  • Fix a mistake by returning to an earlier point, to reprocess
  • Copy reports or layouts to another installation of the software

Resolution

  1. Open up the company in question.
  2. Click File then Restore.
  3. Go to the right-hand side and select the folder where the backup is.
  4. Select the correct backup on the left-hand side so it’s highlighted blue.
  5. Select Process then Close.

NOTE: Restoring a backup deletes all data from the current period unless you backed it up first.

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