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Installing SPSS
NOTE: At this time, SPSS is not supported on the Chrome OS/Chromebook.
Note: For the following steps, you'll need the SPSS Authorization code. Please follow this link for the code: Home-Use Software: IBM SPSS
1. Navigate to the UW-Green Bay SPSS webpage to start installing the latest version of SPSS. When prompted, log in using your full campus email address and password.
2. Once navigated to the SPSS webpage, select "Download for Windows" located at the bottom of the page.
3. Navigate to the downloads folder of your PC. There, you will find the installer for SPSS. When you double click it, it should open. You may need to select "Yes" to allow the install.
4. When prompted with the installation dialog, select "Next."
5. Complete the following:
1. Select "I accept the terms in the license agreement."
2. Select "Next."
6. Keep the destination at its default and select "Next."
7. Select "Install."
8. Wait for the installation to finish and then select "Next."
9. Complete the following:
1. Make sure the box that says "Start IBM SPSS Statistics now" is checked.
2. Select "Finish."
Adding Authorization to Use SPSS
1. The Authorization Wizard should open after installation. If it doesn't open, do the following:
1. Navigate to the Windows Search Bar and search "SPSS".
2. Select the "IBM SPSS Statistics" option under Apps:
2. A pop-up may appear saying "Activate IBM SPSS Statistics." Select "Launch License Wizard."
3. The Product Authorization window will pop up. Complete the following:
1. Select "Authorized user license."
2. Select "Next."
4. For the following steps, you'll need the SPSS Authorization code. Find the code here: Home-Use Software: IBM SPSS
5. Complete the following:
1. Enter the code from above into the "Enter Code" box.
2. Select "Add."
6. This will move the code to the bottom box. Once that is complete, select "Next."
7. You will get a window like the one below, then do the following:
1. Make sure it displays "Successfully processed all codes."
2. Select "Next."
8. Select "Finish."
9. SPSS Version 29 should now be successfully installed and ready to use.