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Saving and Uploading SPSS Files in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Last modified 6/12/2024

  • Saving To Your OneDrive

When using the SPSS app in AVD, it is recommended files be saved directly to your OneDrive so that no work is lost.

  1. Once connected to SPSS in AVD, select File and then Save as or Save All Data.
  2. In the drop-down box next to “Look in”, select OneDrive - IL State University (Figure 1).
  3. Be sure to name your file in the File name: section and press Enter to save. 

IMPORTANT

Do not click Store File To Repository, this will cause SPSS to spin indefinitely and freeze up.  

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  • Uploading From Your OneDrive

When using the SPSS app in AVD, it is recommended that files be uploaded directly from your OneDrive.

  1. Launch the SPSS app in AVD and on the first screen click the Recent Files tab at the bottom (Figure 2).
  2. In the Recent Files tab navigate to the Open another file option (Figure 2).
  3. In the drop-down box next to “Look in”, select OneDrive - IL State University, choose the file you want to open and click the blue Open button to open the file. (Figure 3).

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How to Get Help

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