Summary
Overview
This article provides guidance for Vanderbilt University users on how to properly activate the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software using the license keys provided by the Vanderbilt Software Store.
Issue Description
Users may encounter difficulties when attempting to activate their SPSS license due to the format and complexity of the license information provided. This article aims to simplify the process by clearly identifying the necessary string required
Body
License Information Format
When you purchase SPSS from the Vanderbilt Software Store, you receive a licensing code that typically appears in the following format:
```
IBM SPSS USER KEYS EXP 2026: 713c514a51127249660c D0FCHZX IBM SPSS Statistics Premium Campus Edition Academic Campus Value Unit Subscription License Vanderbilt University 0003242384 9431562 0077616631 P25062750 fixed 2026-08-31 23:59:59 -1 2026-08-30 00:00:00 single 1
```
Activation Instructions
To activate your SPSS software, follow these steps:
1. Locate the License Key:
- From the provided license information, find the section underlined below. This is the crucial part you will enter into the SPSS licensing wizard:
```
IBM SPSS USER KEYS EXP 2026: 713c514a51127249660c D0FCHZX IBM SPSS Statistics Premium Campus Edition Academic Campus Value Unit Subscription License Vanderbilt University 0003242384 9431562 0077616631 P25062750 fixed 2026-08-31 23:59:59 -1 2026-08-30 00:00:00 single 1
```
2. Enter the License Key:
- When prompted by the SPSS licensing wizard, enter the string 713c514a51127249660c exactly as shown.
3. Troubleshooting:
- If activation fails, double-check for typos and ensure that you are using the exact string provided.