Guide to Installing SPSS 29–32 on Windows and Mac
This document provides instructions for installing SPSS versions 29, 30, 31, and 32 on Mac and Windows machines.
Requirements for all operating systems in order to begin the installation process:
- A user account with full administrator privileges
- A computer running Windows, Mac, or Linux operating systems
- A copy of the SPSS installation file (downloaded from the Campus Software Library)
- At least 2GB of hard drive space free for the installation
How to Install SPSS 29, 30, 31, or 32 (Windows)
- Locate and double-click on the SPSS zip file that you downloaded from the Campus Software Library.
- If a window pops up asking if you would like to "allow this app to make changes to your device," allow access—the installation will not initiate unless access is granted.
- An initialization screen may appear while preparing for the installation—do nothing. When the InstallShield Wizard appears, click Next.
- On the License Agreement window, there will be two answer options below the license information box; select I agree to the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.
- You will then be asked to confirm the default destination folder for the installation file or choose a different one. It is recommended to use the default folder. Click Next.
- The software should now be ready for installation. Click Install.
- Once the InstallShield Wizard confirms the installation was successfully completed, click Finish.
How to Install SPSS 29, 30, 31, or 32 (macOS)
- Locate and double-click on the SPSS zip file that you downloaded from the Campus Software Library (default location should be Downloads).
- When the installer window opens, click Continue.
- After reading over the Important Information section, click Continue.
- The Software License Agreement will then appear. After reading through the agreement, click Continue.
- You will then be prompted to agree or decline to agree to the terms of software license agreement. You must click Agree in order to continue the installation process.
- Depending on the software version, you may be asked to select a destination for the installation; if so, it is recommended to leave the default location selected. Click Continue.
- If you are prompted to authorize the installation, use Touch ID or enter your Mac administrative password by selecting Use Password.
- SPSS 29 may require you to enter both your macOS username and password before proceeding; if you see this window with the choice to either Install Software or Cancel, select Install Software. You will then skip step 8.
- On the following page, click Install.
- Once the finder window confirms SPSS was successfully installed, click Close to exit.