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  • 1.  "Active Dataset" not showing in Syntax Window

    Posted Sat October 19, 2024 10:19 PM

    Hi folks, I recently opened the Syntax window in IBM SPSS 29, and "Active Dataset" is no longer visible. Nor can it be viewed by using View in the Menu option. Any help would be most appreciated.



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    Prakash Gorroochurn
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  • 2.  RE: "Active Dataset" not showing in Syntax Window

    Posted Mon October 21, 2024 04:13 PM
    This can happen if your monitor configuration has changed such as shutting one off or changing screen resolution.  On Windows, you can use the Windows taskview button to see all the windows and select the lost one.




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  • 3.  RE: "Active Dataset" not showing in Syntax Window

    Posted Mon October 21, 2024 05:43 PM

    Thanks, will try this next time it happens.  I found that the following also helped:

    Open cmd as admin then type:

    reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs /F

    reg delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs /F



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    Prakash Gorroochurn
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  • 4.  RE: "Active Dataset" not showing in Syntax Window

    Posted Mon October 21, 2024 05:52 PM
    Better not to have to mess with the Registry a lot.

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  • 5.  RE: "Active Dataset" not showing in Syntax Window

    Posted Mon October 21, 2024 05:56 PM

    Indeed!



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    Prakash Gorroochurn
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  • 6.  RE: "Active Dataset" not showing in Syntax Window

    Posted Mon October 28, 2024 09:08 AM

    It sounds like you're encountering a tricky issue with the Syntax window in SPSS 29. One thing you could try is resetting your SPSS workspace to its default settings, as sometimes layout changes can cause certain elements to disappear. You can typically do this through the "Window" menu by selecting "Reset" or a similar option.

    If that doesn't bring back the "Active Dataset" visibility, check if there have been any updates or patches released for SPSS 29 that address this issue, as it might be a known bug.

    Hope this helps, and you're back on track soon!



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    Yusuf K
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