SPSS: Using SPSS

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Summary

This article will walk you through using SPSS after you have activated your license.

 

Content

Using SPSS

If you are using the network license server, because SPSS must check out a license from the central license server each time it runs, you must be connected to the VPN service  if using the software from off campus.

If you used an individual license code, there is not need to be connected to the network.

Once you have completed the installation, you can run SPSS by using the IBM SPSS Statistics item in the Start Menu of Windows or the Applications folder on macOS.

 

Assistance With SPSS

If you require assistance using SPSS, you can get help from the following:

  • The on-line Help built-in to SPSS available via the Help menu
  • The SPSS Web site  

 

How-To

Task: Uninstalling SPSS

Instructions

If you wish to remove SPSS from your computer, you may do so on Windows via the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.

Step 1 - Search on your computer for "Add or Remove Programs" and Open it

Step 2 - Find the IBM SPSS Statistics item

Step 3 - Click the three-dot ellipsis and choose Uninstall or click the Remove button, if available

Step 4 - On macOS, you can delete the entire folder from the Applications menu.

 

Outcome

You will be able to uninstall SPSS

 

Further Readings

SPSS: Installing on Windows

SPSS: Installing on MacOS

SPSS: Licensing

 

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.