How to Install SPSS on Mac OS X

Before Installing SPSS

If you plan on using SPSS off campus, you will also need to download the university’s Virtual Private Network.

Requirements

• Mac OS X
• Uninstall any existing installation of SPSS that does not have a GSU license
• Connection to the university network

Steps to Install SPSS on Mac OSX

1. Insert the SPSS disc, and double-click the disc icon.
2. Double-click the SPSS_Statistics_19_mac_en.dmg file.
   NOTE: You will get a message window that says ‘Opening “SPSS_Statistics_19_mac_en.dmg…’ You can let your computer finish verifying or skip the process.
   
   Figure 1: Double-click on “SPSS_Statistics_19_mac_en.dmg”
3. Double-click on SPSS_Statistics_Installer.app.
   
   Figure 2: Double-click on “SPSS_Statistics_Installer.app”
4. Enter the administrator’s name and password to allow IBM_SPSS_Statistics_19 to make changes, and click OK.
   
   Figure 3: Enter your administrator’s name and password, then click “OK”
5. Choose your language in the IBM SPSS Statistics screen.
   
   Figure 4: Choose your language
6. Click Next on the Introduction screen.
   
   Figure 5: Click “Next” in the Introduction screen
7. Select Network license on the License Type screen, and click Next.
   
   Figure 6: Select “Network license” in the License Type screen, then click “Next”
8. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement, and click Next.
   
   Figure 7: Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, then click “Next”
9. Enter lablic1 under “License Manager name or Server IP Address”, and click Next.
   
   Figure 8: Enter “lablic1″ under the License Manager name or Server IP address, then click “Next”
10. In the Customer Informationscreen:
    1. Enter your User name in the “User Name” field.
    2. GSU in the “Organization” field.
    3. Click Next.
       
       Figure 9: Enter your information in the Customer Information screen
11. Click Next on the Choose Install Folder screen.
    
    Figure 10: Click “Next” on the Choose Install Folder screen
12. Click Install on the Pre-Installation Summary screen.
    NOTE: The installation will take a few moments. When the installation is complete, the Install Complete screen in Figure 12 will appear on your computer.
    
    Figure 11: Click “Install” on the Pre-Installation Summary screen
13. Click Done to complete the process.
    
    Figure 12: Install Complete

Help

If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact the IS&T Help Center at 404-413-4357 (HELP) or help@gsu.edu.