Gordon710
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Sage Payroll too slow to use
Help!
I have a client that uses Sage Manufacturing, Line 50 Accounts and Payroll.
Several users access SMan and L50 from data shared on the Windows 2008 Server. Payroll is accessed by one user, data also on server in pretty much the same location.
SMan and L50 work fine for all users but Payroll is so slow it's almost unuseable.
We recently introduced a Meraki managed switch to increase security but can't see how this would affect just Payroll.
So far we've tried:
I'm in the process of installing Payroll on a device outside of the business environment (i.e. my own laptop) and will test there.
Any suggestions welcome please.
Gordon
I have a client that uses Sage Manufacturing, Line 50 Accounts and Payroll.
Several users access SMan and L50 from data shared on the Windows 2008 Server. Payroll is accessed by one user, data also on server in pretty much the same location.
SMan and L50 work fine for all users but Payroll is so slow it's almost unuseable.
We recently introduced a Meraki managed switch to increase security but can't see how this would affect just Payroll.
So far we've tried:
1/ Running Payroll on server - data local - result some improvement but not great
2/ Moving data from server to local on slow client no improvement
3/ Installing Payroll on another client and accessing data on server just as slow
4/ Repairing payroll data using Sage utilities - no change
2/ Moving data from server to local on slow client no improvement
3/ Installing Payroll on another client and accessing data on server just as slow
4/ Repairing payroll data using Sage utilities - no change
I'm in the process of installing Payroll on a device outside of the business environment (i.e. my own laptop) and will test there.
Any suggestions welcome please.
Gordon
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Thanks, will try that.
The main PC in question is a new build, top spec i5 and so should eat Sage in any disguise. I'll get back with success (or not)
The main PC in question is a new build, top spec i5 and so should eat Sage in any disguise. I'll get back with success (or not)
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Install to my laptop and data restore and Payroll works just fine. Partly expected but wanted to be certain!
Next job the above as suggested by Andy Morton. I must say that I've come across "disabling IP6" before making an improvement so I'll try that first.
Next job the above as suggested by Andy Morton. I must say that I've come across "disabling IP6" before making an improvement so I'll try that first.
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No improvement at all I'm sorry to say.
I did come across this too
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/27652415/Sage-Account-SBDdesktop-exe.html
It's not over yet ............
I did come across this too
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/27652415/Sage-Account-SBDdesktop-exe.html
It's not over yet ............
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I found the solution myself
1. Remove any disconnected/old printers from the computers.
2. Put all the anti-virus exclusions in on both the server and machines for Payroll (folder locations, program files, file types, etc)
3. Disabled IPv6 on the computer
4. Removed a lot of unnecessary programs from startup (other security programs, virtual drive softare, etc)
I think one of our other engineers noted that the company file they were accessing was very large, after condensing this the speed improved too.