Receiving Error #2072 (macOS)

Summary

Instructions on resolving error #2072 when opening SPSS on a Mac.

Body

Issue/Question

When I open SPSS I receive error #2072.

Cause

The script which installs SPSS didn't set the spssprod.inf file to the correct value during installation.

Resolution

  1. Open Finder.
  2. Select Applications.
  3. Open IBM > SPSS > Statistics > 24.
  4. Right-click SPSSStatistics.
  5. Select Show Package Contents.
  6. Open Contents > bin.
  7. Right-click SPSSPROD.INF.
  8. Select Open With > Other... .
  9. Select TextEdit.
  10. Click Open.
  11. Locate the line:
    DAEMONHOST=
  12. adjust the line to look like:
    DAEMONHOST=spss-lic.wku.edu
  13. Save the file.
  14. Re-Start IBM SPSS Statistics.
  15. It should receive a license from the key server.

Details

Details

Article ID: 2109
Created
Thu 4/21/16 10:12 AM
Modified
Wed 9/1/21 12:24 PM

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