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Can not use SPSS on macOS Sonoma Beta

  • 1.  Can not use SPSS on macOS Sonoma Beta

    Posted Tue July 25, 2023 01:36 PM

    After updating the system, the 'Server Login' and 'Local computer' window pops up every time I open SPSS. The only response options are 'OK' and 'Cancel'. Selecting the 'OK' button results in no change and selecting 'Cancel' results in the window closing but the IBM SPSS Statistics will quit too. I have checked the solution provided by IBM but to no avail. Anyone else having the same problem? Or can someone provide me some solution?



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    Charli Kwok
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  • 2.  RE: Can not use SPSS on macOS Sonoma Beta

    Posted Wed July 26, 2023 11:03 AM
    Edited by David Dwyer Wed July 26, 2023 11:04 AM

    Hi @Charli Kwok

    I don't have access to a computer running the Sonoma beta.  I'll go on past experience with macOS updates.  In the past, macOS has introduced additional security features, specifically in the users $HOME path and perhaps in the /Applications path as well.  

    I suggest a clean re-install of IBM SPSS Statistics 29.0.1.0 using the steps and script file in this technote.  Upon first launch, SPSS Statistics and the OS will often request the user to "ALLOW" access to these protected locations.



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    David Dwyer
    SPSS Technical Support
    IBM Software
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  • 3.  RE: Can not use SPSS on macOS Sonoma Beta

    Posted Thu July 27, 2023 03:17 PM

    I have the same issue as the original poster and tried a clean re-install as suggested and it did not work. It did not ask me to "ALLOW" for protected locations. Please assist, thank you



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    Adam Waytz
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  • 4.  RE: Can not use SPSS on macOS Sonoma Beta

    Posted Thu July 27, 2023 05:22 PM

    Hi @Adam Waytz

    If a clean re-install didn't work, then there really is nothing to be done but to install a supported version of IBM SPSS Statistics to a supported platform. Currently, macOS Sonoma is in beta.  The most recent version of IBM SPSS Statistics for macOS ( version 29.0.1.0) is supported on macOS 11 (Big Sur) through macOS 13 (Ventura).  

    You can keep up to date on our supported versions and supported platforms with the IBM Software Product Compatibility Reports
    For IBM SPSS Statistics and macOS see this Detailed Report.



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    David Dwyer
    SPSS Technical Support
    IBM Software
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  • 5.  RE: Can not use SPSS on macOS Sonoma Beta

    Posted 6 days ago

    Now that Apple is releasing Mac OS Sanoma, do you know when IBM will update SPSS backend so it works on the newest updated OS?



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    Travis Dean
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  • 6.  RE: Can not use SPSS on macOS Sonoma Beta

    Posted 6 days ago

    Likely December in SPSS 30.0.
    Historically they make users wait until the next full point release. 



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    Tom Ainsco
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