You can open it manually. Go to Finder, open your folder, open the IBM SPSS Statistics 27 folder, right-click on SPSS Statistics License Authorization Wizard , and select Open . Is there a native Apple Silicon version of SPSS?

Running SPSS 27 on macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 13 (Ventura), macOS 14 (Sonoma), or newer requires installing the latest IBM fix packs (specifically Fix Pack 1) to prevent immediate crashes upon startup. Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4 Chips) vs. Intel Intel Macs: SPSS 27 runs natively on Intel architecture.

Intel-based Mac or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips via Rosetta 2 translation layer).

Paste your 20-character alphanumeric authorization code into the field.

Obtain the .pkg or .dmg installer file from your university software portal, corporate IT department, or the official IBM Support Portal. Ensure you download the specific installer designated for macOS. Step 2: Run the Installer Double-click the downloaded file to mount the disk image. Double-click the icon.