SPSS through virtual desktop

Updated 18 December 2024 11:28

Academic divisions within UI have made a contract for virtual SPSS software licenses for staff and students. For access to virtual SPSS:

staff members turn to the Managing Director of their School
students should contact the instructor of the course that requires them to use SPSS

The division of IT only gives or removes access to virtual SPSS at the request of the relevant division.

SPSS in the computer labs is only available to users who have access to virtual SPSS.

All data must be stored in OneDrive otherwise it will be lost. When connecting to the virtual desktop users should start by signing in to OneDrive.

These instructions will only work for those who have been granted access to SPSS through Virtual Desktop.

The licenses on the server are limited so not everyone can use them at the same time, be respectful and sign out of SPSS when it is not in use.

Windows

Download the "Windows App" from Microsoft Store and open it.
Sign in with your University email address (same as Ugla):
Click on "Connect" next to "Skjáborð fyrir SPSS":
Click "More choices" and "Use a different account" if you don't see your UI account. You have to log in here with your UI email and password, check "Remember me" and then "OK":
Open OneDrive on the desktop and sign in. It is important to save all data on OneDrive otherwise the data will be lost:
Sign out of SPSS when it is not in use:

MacOS

Download the "Windows App" through the App Store and then open it.
Allow the Windows App to access the microphone, camera and network:
Click on the plus button and select "Add Workspace.":
Copy and paste this URL: https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery in the text field. Then click on "Add.":
Input your University of Iceland email address and password:
Click on "Skjáborð fyrir SPSS." Make sure you are in the "Devices" tab:
Input your University of Iceland email address and password. Then click "Continue":
Open OneDrive on the desktop and sign in. It is important to save all data on OneDrive otherwise the data will be lost:
Sign out of SPSS when it is not in use:

You can make the virtual desktop appear on multiple displays:

Configuring multiple displays

Open the Windows app. Click on the three dots next to "Skjáborð fyrir SPSS" and select "Settings":
On the right you will see Settings. Put "Use default settings" on Off. In the "Display configuration" drop-down menu choose "All displays" if you want virtual Desktop on all your screens. Choose "Select displays" if you want to choose the screens that virtual desktop will use:
If you chose "Select displays" select the screens you want to use with the virtual desktop under "Select the displays to use for this session":

Make sure you are signed in with the correct email.

If you see this message then you have not been given access to SPSS. Your instructor or boss will need to ask the department for access to SPSS.

This message appears because all of the virtual virtual machines are currently in use.

If you can not access SPSS within 2 hours then contact the Division of IT.

You have graduated and have lost access to IT services. If you work for the school then let your boss know that you need a new staff username.

It is necessary to save all data through OneDrive otherwise the data will be lost.

We recommend starting each session by turning on OneDrive through the start menu and logging in.

You can use SPSS for up to one month after it expires. The licence will then be renewed automatically, so no action is required on the user's behalf.