How to Install SPSS 27 on Chromebook – Stable Method, Works from Launcher

WilgufTech December 15, 2025


IBM SPSS Statistics 27 is one of the most popular statistical analysis tools used in education, research, and data science. Although SPSS does not officially support Chrome OS, you can still run it smoothly on a Chromebook by using Linux (Crostini) and Wine.

This guide explains how to install Wine properly, run SPSS 27, and create a stable launcher shortcut that works reliably on Chromebook.

Requirements

  • Chromebook with Linux (Crostini) enabled
  • IBM SPSS Statistics 27 installer (already installed via Wine)
  • Internet connection

Step 1: Install Wine on Chromebook

First, enable Linux on your Chromebook:

  1. Open Settings on your Chromebook.
  2. Scroll down to About Chrome OS.
  3. Under the Developer section, select Enable.
  4. Allocate at least 10GB of storage for Linux.
  5. Wait until the setup is complete and the Linux terminal appears.

After installation, LINK Download

Open Linux Terminal, then run the following commands one by one:

sudo apt update
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key && sudo apt-key add winehq.key
echo "deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ bookworm main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wine_Wilguf_Tech.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable

After installation, verify Wine:

wine --version

Step 2: Create SPSS 27 Launcher Script (Recommended)

Using a script is the most stable method to launch SPSS on Chromebook.

Install Nano Editor

sudo apt install nano

Create the SPSS script

nano ~/spss27.sh

Paste the following content:

#!/bin/bash
env WINEPREFIX="/home/$(whoami)/.wine" wine "C:\\Program Files\\IBM\\SPSS\\Statistics\\27\\stats.exe"

Save the file:

  • Press CTRL + O
  • Press ENTER
  • Press CTRL + X

Make the script executable:

chmod +x ~/spss27.sh

You can test it manually:

./spss27.sh

If SPSS opens, continue to the next step.

Step 3: Create Desktop Shortcut (Launcher Icon)

Now we create a .desktop file so SPSS appears in the Chromebook Launcher.

Create / edit desktop file:

nano ~/.local/share/applications/spss27.desktop

Paste the following configuration:

[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Type=Application
Name=IBM SPSS Statistics 27
Comment=IBM SPSS Statistics 27 (Wine)
Exec=/home/isi nama terminal linux kalian masing-masing/spss27.sh
Path=/home/nama terminal linux kalian
Icon=wine
Terminal=false
StartupNotify=true
Categories=Education;
StartupWMClass=stats.exe

Save the file:

  • CTRL + O
  • ENTER
  • CTRL + X

Set permission:

chmod +x ~/.local/share/applications/spss27.desktop

Step 4: Restart Linux Container (Important)

For best results:

  • Go to Settings
  • Select Linux
  • Click Turn off
  • Turn Linux on again

After restart, search SPSS in the Chromebook Launcher.

Why This Method Works on Chromebook

  • Chrome OS Launcher cannot reliably execute Wine commands directly
  • .lnk shortcuts often fail silently
  • A .sh script provides a proper Linux execution environment
  • This method is stable, clean, and reusable

Notes & Tips

  • SPSS may take 15–30 seconds to appear on first launch
  • Do not click the launcher multiple times
  • Always use the same Wine prefix for consistency

Conclusion

With the correct Wine setup and a script-based launcher, IBM SPSS Statistics 27 can run smoothly on Chromebook. This method avoids common shortcut errors and ensures SPSS opens reliably from the launcher without using Terminal.

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