IBM SPSS Statistics
Version 26

Windows Installation Instructions(Concurrent License)

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System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Running multiple versions and upgrading from aprevious release . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Note for IBM SPSS Statistics Developer . . . . 1
Installing from a downloaded file . . . . . . 1

Installing from the DVD/CD . . . .
Notes for installation . . . . . .
Licensing your product . . . . . . .
Using the license authorization wizard
Checking out/in a commuter license . .
Applying fix packs . . . . . . . .
Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation instructions
The following instructions are for installing IBM® SPSS® Statistics version 26 using the license typeconcurrent license. This document is for users who are installing on their desktop computers.

System requirements
To view system requirements, go to https://www.ibm.com/software/reports/compatibility/clarity/
softwareReqsForProduct.html.

Installing
Important: To install, you must be logged on to your computer with administrator privileges.

Running multiple versions and upgrading from a previous release
You do not need to uninstall an old version of IBM SPSS Statistics before installing the new version.
Multiple versions can be installed and run on the same machine. However, do not install the new version
in the same directory in which a previous version is installed.

Note for IBM SPSS Statistics Developer
If you are installing IBM SPSS Statistics Developer, you can run the product standalone. If you accept thedefault option to install IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials for Python, then you have the tools to develop
with Python. You can also install IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials for R to develop with R. It is available
from the SPSS Community at https://developer.ibm.com/predictiveanalytics/predictive-extensions/.

Installing from a downloaded file
You must run the installer as administrator:
1. Double-click the file that you downloaded and extract all the files to some location on your computer.
2. Using Windows Explorer, browse to the location where you extracted the files.
3. Right-click SPSSStatistics.exe and choose Run as Administrator.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. See “Notes for installation” for any specialinstructions.

Installing from the DVD/CD
You must run the AutoPlay as administrator:
1. Close the AutoPlay window that automatically appeared when you inserted the DVD/CD into yourDVD/CD drive.
2. Using Windows Explorer, browse to the DVD/CD drive.
3. Right-click SPSSStatistics.exe in the Windows subfolder and choose Run as Administrator.
4. On the AutoPlay menu, click the item that you want to install, and then follow the instructions thatappear on the screen. See “Notes for installation” for any special instructions.

Notes for installation
This section contains special instructions for this installation.
Assistive technology. JAWS for Windows for IBM SPSS Statistics is automatically enabled. JAWS for
Windows is screen reading software for those with visual impairments. If you plan to use JAWS for1

Windows, you might also want to copy the supplied dictionary file so JAWS for Windows reads statisticalterms correctly. For more information, see the document Configuring Assistive Technology Software.
IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials for Python. You are prompted to install IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials
for Python. Essentials for Python provides you with the tools to develop custom Python applications foruse with IBM SPSS Statistics, and to run extension commands that are implemented in the Python
language. It includes Python versions 2.7 and 3.4, the IBM SPSS Statistics - Integration Plug-in for Python,
and a set of Python extension commands that provide capabilities beyond what is available with built-in
SPSS Statistics procedures. For more information, see Integration Plug-in for Python in the Help system.
To accept the default option to install IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials for Python, you must accept theassociated license agreement.

Licensing your productYou must run the License Authorization Wizard to license your product.

Using the license authorization wizard
Note: You might be prompted for administrator credentials. Without the correct credentials, you will not
be able to run the License Authorization Wizard.
1. To launch the License Authorization Wizard, click License Product on the Welcome dialog or choose
License Authorization Wizard in the Windows Start menu program group for IBM SPSS Statistics.
You must run as administrator. Right-click the License Authorization Wizard shortcut and choose
Run As Administrator.
2. Select Concurrent user license. When prompted, enter the license manager server name or IP address.
This is the IP address or the name of the server on which the network license manager is running. If
you have multiple addresses or names, separate them with a tilde (for example,server1~server2~server3). Contact your administrator if you do not have this information.
Note: Depending on your environment, you may need verify that TCP port 7 is open. The License
Authorization Wizard needs to contact the license manager server one time on port 7 to verify itexists.

Checking out/in a commuter license
Network licenses normally require that you are connected to the network to run IBM SPSS Statistics. If
your administrator enabled commuter licenses, you can check out a commuter license to use the network
license when you are not connected to the network. For example, you may want to run IBM SPSS
Statistics on the train when you don't have a network connection. Before disconnecting from yournetwork and catching the train, you could check out a commuter license for a limited amount of time.
You will need to reconnect to the network and check the license back in before the time expires.
Otherwise, IBM SPSS Statistics will stop working.
Network licenses are enabled and configured by your administrator. If you would like to use this featureand can't, check with your administrator.
Important: Even if you are able to run IBM SPSS Statistics because you are reconnected to the network,
be sure to check the license back in. Doing so will allow other users to take advantage of the commuterlicense.

Check out a license
1. Choose Commuter License in the Windows Start menu program group for IBM SPSS Statistics.
2. Select the license that you want to check out.

2IBM SPSS Statistics Version 26: Windows Installation Instructions (Concurrent License)3. In the Duration box, enter the number of days for which you want to check out the license. There is alimit that your administrator configures.
4. Click Check Out.
The commuter license will expire after the number of days specified by Duration. You can also manuallycheck the license back in at any time.
You may receive a message in the following format:
Error while checkout with error code: <code>

Common codes are as follows.
Code

Meaning77

All available licenses have been checked out.

1402

Attempt to check out license that has been reserved for another user.

Check in a license
1. Choose Commuter License in the Windows Start menu program group for IBM SPSS Statistics.
2. Select the license that you want to check in. License(s) that you checked out are indicated by a checkmark.
3. Click Check In.

Applying fix packs
To ensure problem-free operation, keep your product at the latest fix pack level. Complete all of thenecessary pre-installation and post-installation tasks as described in the fix pack instructions.

Uninstalling
To completely uninstall IBM SPSS Statistics:
1. Use the Windows Control Panel to remove IBM SPSS Statistics.
2. Delete the following folder:v C:\ProgramData\IBM\SPSS\Statistics\<version>

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