Sage300local folder

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Hi, 
 When installing sage client using WSSETUP, there is a folder created in C drive of the local PC call Sage300local folder. 
 
 why does this folder create and what is the purpose/implications of this folder. I have not faced this issue before. Please assist. 
 
 Sage 2018, SP3.

Shane - Ascend Business Solutions · Answer

I haven't read the release notes, but am guessing it's a much easier way for users to locate resources on the network (forms, reports) without having to navigate a UNC path or fuss with a mapped drive.

Shane - Ascend Business Solutions · Answer

Hi Jim - the error 40960 indicates an issue connecting to the database. Sounds like you may have ambiguous references to more than one version. Please confirm the following: 1. Path - only one reference to the production Runtime folder 2. Registry - Ensure the Shared Data and Programs are pointing to the correct folders 3. Shortcuts - ensure shortcuts are pointing to the correct share 4. Regacc.exe - Run as administrator from the correct Runtime folder 5. ODBC DSN - Ensure that a 32 bit server-centric DSN has been created in the Machine section of the ODBC Admin screen 6. Permissions - Try running Sage 300 as administrator Good luck, 
 Shane

nlindq · Answer

We ran into this issue when upgrading to the 2019 version on a couple of workstations; for whatever reason the C:\sage300local folder wasn't created by the installer. IMO, a better workaround than installing the folder locally is to manually create a symbolic link to the network folder. 
 From an elevated command prompt in the root of C:, run: 
 mklink /d Sage300local [path to sage programs] 
 This will create a symbolic link (NOT a shortcut) to the proper location and everything seems to work after that. Note that the link target must exist in the elevated environment for the command to succeed; if you're using mapped drives you may need to net use [DL]: \uncpath-to-sage-files before attempting to create the link.

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