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This article will guide you through installing SPSS on your personal computer.

Note

VPN Required for Off-Campus Use

This software does require a  Virtual Private Networking (VPN)  to function while off-campus

Steps for macOS

  1. Download SPSSSC_29.0.0.0_Mac.pkg from software.geneseo.edu

  2. Once the file finishes downloading, navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click on SPSSSC_29.0.0.0_Mac.pkg

  3. Click Continue, then Install to begin installation

    1. You will be prompted to enter your administrator account password before the installation can begin

  4. After the installation finishes, click Close to exit the installer

  5. SPSS Statistics version 29 can be opened from the IBM SPSS Statistics folder within Applications

  6. On the Activate IBM SPSS Statistics window, click Launch License Wizard

  7. When the licensing wizard starts, click Next, then click the radio button for Concurrent user license, then click Next

  8. In the License manager server name or IP address field, type spss-acad.itec.suny.edu then click Next

  9. If the licensing completed successfully, you will see a list of products and expiration dates

  10. Click Finish

  11. SPSS Statistics 29 is now installed

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·        From where you unzipped the fix, copy the libplatdep.dylib file to the lib folder you opened in the last step (replace).

  • Note: Do not drag and drop this file into the lib folder. Instead, use COMMAND+C and then COMMAND+V to copy and paste it into the lib folder.

Once you've done that the copy and paste, re-launch SPSS and try clicking OK. You should hopefully get past it this time.

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