Full Install - Sage Pastel Payroll

The full installation is for first-time use and updating your payroll to the latest version.

1. Log in to our Download Manager.
2. The latest version is currently 2026 Update 1.
   
   
3. Click Download. 
   A deactivated Automatic Download feature will prompt a "Save As" or "Save" option on your browser.
   • Selecting Save As allows you to select a directory to save the setup file to. We advise using this option to download the setup file
   • Selecting Save will default to your usual download directory
4. Your download has finished successfully. 
5. The downloaded file name is Payroll2026Update1Setup.exe.
6. Right-click on this file and select Run as administrator.
7. The system will start loading the Installation Assistant and once it has completed space requirements. The Next button will become available, click Next.
   
8. It’s important you read and understand the license agreement. Click the ‘I accept the terms of the license agreement' to proceed then click Next.
   
9. The following screen will show a list of countries. It will automatically download to South Africa. You can click Next.
   
10. The following screen will show the destination folder. Check the box for Install the Self-Service database to this destination and click next. Don’t change the install directory.
    
11. Click Install.
12. A progress indicator will display to track the installation. The installation wizard screens will update to display various information about the package.
    
13. Once the wizard has completed, click finish.
14. When opening your company, the system will prompt you to backup before converting files. Click Yes to backup.
15. Run a legislative release in each company after updating to incorporate the changes.