Sometimes, security software prevents the SPSS background service () from starting.
Look for the displayed on the status screen (e.g., 4-XXXXX ).
If the file is empty, paste your long "License String" (not the short authorization code) into the file and save it. Look for a file named
Look for a file named . If it exists, right-click it and open with Notepad .
In many cases, the wizard fails because it doesn't have "write" permissions to create the license file in the installation folder. Find the file
Find the file . Right-click it and open with TextEdit . Change the value from 0x004 to 0x002 or 0x010 .
Save the file and run the License Authorization Wizard again. This forces SPSS to look at a different hardware ID that is more stable. 4. Firewall and Antivirus Interference Look for a file named
If none of these steps work, your may have reached its "allowed activations" limit. You will need to contact IBM Support or your local license administrator to have the code reset.