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Downloading and Installing SPSS Version 20

Note: SPSS installation requires Administrative level access to the computer. Licensing at the end of installation requires an active Internet connection.

Downloading the software from the ITSS web site


1. Uninstall any previous versions of SPSS on your computer. 2. Go to this web page to download the software: https://genapps.d.umn.edu/spss/download/index.php Read the Terms and Conditions and select I Agree. Note: You will be asked to authenticate with your University Internet (email) ID and password to determine if you are eligible to download SPSS. To be eligible, you must be registered in CEHSP, CLA or LSBE, or have paid the $40 fee at the ITSS TechCenter.

3. On the "Download Software" window, check the version of SPSS you need (Windows or Mac) and then select Submit to continue.

4. On the "Ready to download" window, select "Click here to download SPSS." 5. When prompted, select "Save file" to save the file to your computer. Note the name and location of the saved file. After you have successfully downloaded SPSS, check your email for a message from "itsshelp@d.umn.edu." This email will contain the current SPSS Authorization Code you will need for Step #13.

UMD Information Technology Systems and Services Installing SPSS 20 (Windows or Mac) 6. Launch the SPSS installation file that you downloaded. Mac: Open the SPSS_Statistics_20_Mac.dmg file that you downloaded. This will mount a SPSSStatistics drive image on the desktop. Within SPSSStatistics, find and launch SPSS_Statistics_Installer. Windows: Start the .exe file that you downloaded: SPSS_Statistics_20_win32_.exe 7. Move through several startup screens until you see the License Type dialog. Select "Site License".

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Enter your name and organization when requested. We suggest "UMD" for organization.

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Select additional help languages that you find useful.

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UMD Information Technology Systems and Services 10. Select the installation location. Mac: select "Restore Default Folder" to use the default SPSS folder locations.

Windows: Select "Next" to accept the default SPSS Destination Folder.

11. Select "Install" to start installation.

12. When installation completes, license your copy of SPSS. Mac: Select "Done". Windows: Select "OK".

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UMD Information Technology Systems and Services 13. On the Product Authorization dialog, select "License my product now"

14. Enter the Authorization Code you received in the email from the ITSS Help Desk (itsshelp@d.umn.edu).

15. Authorization succeeded indicates the authorization code worked.

16. A Licensing Completed dialog will summarize features installed and expiration dates. Select "Finish" to complete installation.

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