Below are the steps for accessing software downloads and keys, SPSS Notes, steps to Install SPSS 29 on a Windows computer, and steps to Renew your SPSS License.
To access software downloads and keys
- Go to https://usu.service-now.com/aggies
- Login if prompted
- Click Requests (top right)
- Update 'Filter your requests' (right)
- Status: Open
- Type: Software Licenses
- Date Updated: All Time (may have long load time)
- Sort Order: New to old
- Click on the correct order
SPSS Notes
- You may install SPSS on two computers with one license, as long as you are the primary user on both computers
- SPSS 29 is the most recent version, but you may install an older version if needed
- The license year runs December 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024. There is a grace period before the software stops working.
- Software can be ordered thru https://software.usu.edu
- SPSS is available for Windows and Macintosh
Install SPSS 29 Windows
- Copy the authorization code for the version that you want to install. You do not need to copy the label ‘SPSS 29’.
- Click Download Software to be directed to Box
- Login if prompted
- Click on the SPSS 29 folder
- Click on SPSS 29 Win.exe
- Click Download
- Open your Downloads folder, right click SPSS 29 Win.exe and select Run as Administrator
- A prompt will open: "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? SPSS Statistics"
- Select Yes
- The IBM SPSS Statistics - InstallShield Wizard will open:
- Read terms and click Next >
- License Agreement - Read terms, select 'I accept the terms in the license agreement, click Next >
- Destination Folder - Change location if desired, click Next >
- Ready to Install the Program - Click Install
- InstallShield Wizard Completed - Confirm 'Start IBM SPSS Statistics now' box is checked, click Finish
- When 'Activate IBM SPSS Statistics' window opens:
- Select Launch License Wizard
- Licenses Status - Select Next >
- Confirm 'Authorized user license' is selected, click Next >
- In the box 'Enter Code', paste SPSS 29 code, click Add, then click Next >
- Internet Authorization Status should show 'Successfully processed all codes', click Next >
- Licensing Completed: Confirm the expiration date is 01-Dec-2024, click Finish
Renew SPSS License without re-installing
- Order a license thru https://software.usu.edu
- Copy the code for the version that is installed on your computer
- Open the IBM SPSS Statistics (version number) License Authorization Wizard
- License Status - Select Next >
- Confirm 'Authorized user license' is selected, click Next >
- In the box 'Enter Code', paste SPSS (version number) code, click Add, then click Next >
- Internet Authorization Status should show 'Successfully processed all codes', click Next >
- Licensing Completed: Confirm the expiration date is 01-Dec-2024, click Finish
For further assistance, please contact your Department IT Support or the IT Service Desk