Steps for macOS

1. Download SPSSSC_29.0.0.02_Mac.pkg from software.geneseo.edu

2. Once the file finishes downloading, navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click on SPSSSC_29.0.0.02_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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Steps for Windows

1. Download SPSS_29.0_.2_Win_64BMP_ClientML.exe from software.geneseo.edu

2. Once the file finishes downloading, navigate to your downloads folder and double click on SPSS_29.0.2__Win_64BMP_ClientML.exe

3. If you are prompted with "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" click  Yes

4. Click Next

5. Read the license agreement then select the option to Accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next

6. Click Next to accept the destination folder

7. Click Install

8. When the installation completes, make sure the box is checked to "Start IBM SPSS Statistics" then click Finish

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

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

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

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

13. Click Finish.

14. SPSS Statistics 29 is now installed.

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1. SPSS will only be able to connect to the license server if you have a working campus internet connection. If you are located off-campus, you must establish a VPN connection in order for SPSS to launch.

2. SPSS is not available on the Chromebook platform. If you need access from one of those devices, please try using the Geneseo Virtual Computer Lab

3. SPSS 29 currently does not work on macOS 14 (Sonoma). Here is the fix:

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