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How to Fix the Error

1. Select your "Start" button. Then, select "Computer."

2. Select the "Organize" dropdown located in the upper left-hand corner and select "Folder" and then "Search Options."

3. Select the "View" tab, then do the following:

        1. Select/Check "Show hidden files, folders and drives."

        2. De-select/Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files."

        3. Select "OK."

4. Navigate to "C:\ProgramData."

5. Locate the "Application Data" shortcut.

6. Select and drag the Application Data shortcut to another location, such as your Desktop.

***NOTE: Some users have reported that this folder is locked and is not able to be moved; in this situation, you can try to rename the folder instead (perhaps to "Application Data_"). This should allow you to proceed in the same way as moving it.***

7. Install "SPSS."

8. When the installation is complete, move the Application Data shortcut to its original location.

9. Select your "Start" button, then select "Computer."

10. Select the "Organize" drop-down located in the upper left-hand corner, then select "Folder" and "Search Options."

11. Select the "View" tab, and then select the following options:

        1. De-select/Uncheck "Show hidden files, folders, and drives."

        2. Select/Check "Hide protected operating system files."

        3. Select "OK."

12. Close the window once you are finished with this process.