Instructions for installing SPSS 16 via the UCSF network.
Before You Install
- You must have Windows administrative rights on your computer, or have your Windows system administrator on site to assist you.
- Uninstall any previous versions or evaluation copies of the software.
- Close all open applications.
- Disable any virus scanning software on your computer.
- You must be connected to the UCSF network and confirm that the UCSF DNS is included in your network configuration:
1. Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties
2. Right-click on Local Area Connections and select Properties
3. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties
4. Click Advanced and select DNS tab
5. Check to see if "ucsf.edu" is listed as a DNS suffix
6. If it is not listed, add it and restart your computer as directed
Installation Instructions
Open My Computer and from the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive.
For folder, enter \\rsl.library.ucsf.edu\spss16
Click on the Connect Using a Different User Name link.
For the User name, enter spssuser. For the Password, enter the password you received in an email from RSL (note: these passwords expire every week on Sunday night).
Click OK, then click Finish.
From the main installation window that appears, select Install SPSS.
Choose Single User License.
Enter the Serial Number included in the email from RSL. Please do not confuse the Serial Number with the Authorization Code.
Once the installation is complete, your copy of SPSS must be authorized via Internet. When prompted to License and Register SPSS, select OK to continue.
Choose License My Product Now and click Next, then Next again.
Enter the Authorization Code you received in an email from RSL and then click Next.
Once your software has been authorized, you can open the application to make sure it was installed properly.
To download SPSS manuals in PDF format, return to the SPSS Installation window, select Browse the CD-ROM, then open the folder entitled ~MANUALS. Select the manuals you need and drag them onto your desktop.
To disconnect from the download server, open My Computer and from the Tools menu, select Disconnect Network Drive.
Please contact RSL Help if you have any questions or problems.
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