Install SPSS on Windows

Procedures to Install SPSS on Windows

Requirements

• The computer must be university-owned

• A connection to the university's wired network or a wireless network (on or off-campus)

• The computer must be running a working Software Center client

Uninstall the Old SPSS Version

Before installing a new version of SPSS, you first want to uninstall any older version installed on the computer as follows.

1. To uninstall SPSS you first need to use the Temporary Computer Administrator Rights Tool (TCAR) to grant yourself rights to uninstall SPSS at www.towson.edu/TCAR/

2. If you are unfamiliar with the TCAR tool, here are instructions on how to use it https://techhelp.towson.edu/TDClient/1879/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=141077

3. After granting yourself temporary administrator rights, open Start Menu> Control Panel > Programs and Features.

4. In the Programs and Features window, locate and select the old version of SPSS, e.g. IBM SPSS Statistics 23 then select uninstall located at the top of the Programs and Features window, and SPSS will be uninstalled.

5. Proceed to install the new version below.

Install New SPSS Version

You will use Microsoft Software Center to install the new version of SPSS following the procedures below. If you are unfamiliar with Software Center, here are instructions on how to install software from Software Center. https://techhelp.towson.edu/TDClient/1879/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=140904

1. Click the Windows Search button beside the Start button. Search for Software Center.

2. In Software Center, locate the latest SPSS version to install, e.g. SPSS Statistics 28.0 - IBM SPSS Statistics 28.

3. Click on the application.  Click the Install button.

4. Allow the installation to complete, and restart the computer if prompted to do so.

Assistance

For assistance with the installation, contact the Faculty/Staff Help Center, at 410-704-5151 and follow the menu options. For assistance with the SPSS application see the IBM-SPSS website at https://www.ibm.com/products/spss-statistics/support#3125086.