Sage 100 Tip of the Month: Restoring the Modules and Task Panel

Have you ever launched Sage 100 only to find that the Modules & Tasks panel has vanished from your Business Desktop? It’s easy to panic, especially if you rely on that panel for navigation. But before contacting support or reinstalling anything, there’s a simpler fix. This Sage 100 tip of the month blog walks you through how to restore the Modules & Tasks panel so your users can quickly get back to business without down-time disruptions.

If the Modules & Tasks panel goes missing in Sage 100, you can restore it by adjusting your view settings in Library Master. If that doesn’t work, the fallback is a registry tweak under the user’s Windows profile to force the docking of the panel. Use the steps below carefully, especially the registry edits, which carry risk if done incorrectly.

Step 1: Verify view settings in Sage 100

1. Open the Library Master module.
2. Go to the View tab.
3. From the drop-down:

• Ensure Detail View is checked.
• Ensure Show Tasks is checked.
• Make sure Auto Hide Tasks is not selected. If there’s a check mark next to it, click to remove it.

If after these steps the Modules & Tasks panel returns, you’re done. If not, move to Step 2.

Step 2: (If needed) Edit the Windows registry setting

Caution: Modifying the registry can have serious consequences if done improperly. Always back up the registry and proceed only if comfortable or with IT’s assistance.

1. From Windows, open Start → Run, and type regedit to launch the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the following key, depending on your version:

• For Sage 100 / MAS 90 / MAS 200 4.10 and higher: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sage Software\MAS 90 Business Desktop\Docking
• For earlier versions (MAS 90 / Sage 200 4.0x): HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Best\MAS 90 Business Desktop\Docking

3. Within that “Docking” branch, find the value named Docked.

4. Right-click Docked → Modify, and set the Value data to 1.
5. Close the Registry Editor.
6. Restart Sage 100 and check whether the Modules & Tasks panel now appears.

If it still doesn’t appear, double-check that the registry change saved properly and that the user account has the correct permissions to read that registry path.

Note: These instructions pertain to running the Sage 100 launcher in Classic mode.

Losing the Modules & Tasks panel in Sage 100 can cause unnecessary frustration and downtime, but with these quick steps, you can restore critical navigation functionality in minutes. By resolving the issue yourself, you empower both users and administrators to stay productive without waiting on external fixes. Our Sage 100 experts specialize in helping organizations maximize their application investment with practical tips like this and personalized support to ensure your system runs smoothly. Connect with us today if you’d like expert guidance tailored to your business. And don’t forget to check back next month for another Sage 100 Tip of the Month, where we’ll continue to share insights that help you work smarter.