You should use the AccountEdge software on your host computer to upgrade your company file. Although it is possible to perform this task on a company file using a workstation, it will probably take a great deal longer to do so. Using the host computer will also avoid problems that can arise from possible service interruptions in your network.

Upgrading your company file

If you've used an MYOB product in the past, thank you for upgrading to MYOB AccountEdge! We're sure you'll enjoy AccountEdge's ease of use, coupled with the power and flexibility of network computing.

Mac OS X Users - IMPORTANT!

Before you begin using AccountEdge with an existing company file, you need to perform a simple procedure called upgrading. Upgrading creates a new file using the information in your existing company file, which was created and maintained with your previous MYOB product, so it can be used with the most recent version of AccountEdge.

Note: Company file concepts

Notes:
You do not need to upgrade if you've been using MYOB AccountEdge 2005

If you've used MYOB software older than MYOB AccountEdge v4

When you upgrade your file to AccountEdge 2005, your company file remains in your system in its original location. The upgraded file will then need to be moved to a specific location on your host computer so all users on the network can access it.

Note: To upgrade custom forms, reports and/or OfficeLink templates created in a previous version

Locating the Upgrade Assistant

Finding the file to be upgraded and choosing a location for the upgraded file

How long does it take to upgrade a file?

To load payroll tax tables

To upgrade custom forms, reports and/or OfficeLink templates created in a previous version

Optimizing and verifying your company file

Step by step