Installing SPSS Statistics for Windows & Mac
This article covers how to install SPSS Statistics on a PC (Windows) or Mac computer.
** This is CSUs official SPSS software. The trial download is the FULL VERSION of SPSS Statistis once activated with your CSUF Authorized Software Code.
NOTE: These instructions were done on a PC, however instructions on a Mac are similar.
Installing SPSS Statistics (Mac)
1. Double click to extract SPSS_Statistics_24_mac.dmg.

Once your SPSS Statistics file has been downloaded, double click to extract SPSS_Statistics_24_mac.dmg.
2. Open SPSSStatistics.

NOTE: The SPSSStatistics Drive will appear on your desktop or on your Finder window.
3. Double click SPSS_Statistics_Installer.

The rest of the installation process for the Mac is similar to the PC (Windows) installation.
Continue the installation process at: Open IBM SPSS Statistics file.
Installing SPSS Statistics (Windows)
4. Open IBM SPSS Statistics file.

Once your SPSS Statistics file has been downloaded find and after the installation has been prepared, a new window will appear.
Click Next.
NOTE: If you need assistance with finding a file after download, go to: How to Find the File I Downloaded in My Browser?
5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.

The Software License Agreement will appear.
Click I accept the terms in the license agreement in order to install SPSS Statistics on your device.
Click Next.
6. Select IBM SPSS Statistics Essentials for Python. (optional)

By default, IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials for Python will install. (optional)
If you would like to opt out of this add-on installation, click No, then click Next.
- Proceed to: Installing SPSS Statistics (Windows) (con't)
Otherwise, click Yes, then click Next.
Installing IBM SPSS Statistics Essentials for Python (optional)
7. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.

Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
Click Next.
8. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement (con't)

Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
Click Next.
Installing SPSS Statistics (Windows) (con't)
9. Choose your destination folder (optional).

Leave the default destination folder as is or choose a new destination folder path to install SPSS Statistics (optional).
Click Next.
10. Click Install to begin the installation.

11. The Installation process can take a few minutes.

12. Installation is complete.

Make sure the Start IBM SPSS Statistics 24 Now box is checked.
Click Finish.
Proceed to the next step: Authorizing SPSS Statistics Trial Software (Enter Authorization Code)
** Make sure you have an Internet connection before proceeding to Authorizing SPSS Statistics.
NOTE: This trial download is CSU's full version of SPSS Statistics once activated with your CSUF Authorized Software Code. If you do not have your Authorized Code, visit: Get your SPSS Statistic & SPSS AMOS Authorized Software Code.
Need More Help?
Visit the Faculty/Staff Academic Technology Center located on the second floor of Pollak Library South (PLS-237).
Contact CSUF's Information Technology Help Desk at 657-278-7777 or [email protected].
For additional help and resources visit Need More IBM SPSS Help?