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 Clarification on IBM SPSS trial period activation

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TAEYEON HWANG posted Tue November 25, 2025 08:27 PM

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I would like to request clarification regarding the activation of my IBM SPSS trial licence.

  • On 22 November, I created an IBM account and downloaded the SPSS installation file in advance in order to use the trial later when needed.

  • At that point, I did not start the trial, launch SPSS, enter any licence or activation code, or log in for the purpose of using the trial.

  • On 23 November, I received an email (from IBMDataandAI@email.ibm.com) informing me that my free SPSS trial had already started.

  • To date, I still have not launched the trial, entered an activation code on my PC, or logged in to use the trial.

Given this situation, I would be grateful if you could kindly clarify the following:

  1. Is the SPSS trial period automatically activated simply by creating an IBM account?

  2. Has my SPSS trial period already begun unintentionally, even though I have not started using the software?

  3. If so, would it be possible to adjust or reset the trial period so that I can use it from the point at which I actually begin working with SPSS?

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. I look forward to your reply.
Taeyeon