NVivo Installation and Use Information

Use Information

Departments are able to purchase NVivo software through a site license from the MSU Tech Store. All licenses will expire October 30th, 2023, and must be renewed at that time. If you do not choose to renew, you must uninstall the program and stop using the program. These licenses are not returnable.

Accessibility Information

People with disabilities may have difficulty using NVivo successfully, as it does not comply, in full or in part, with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; that is to say, it is not considered accessible. Please work with the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, (517) 353-3922 inclusion@msu.edu , to accommodate users with disabilities. Based on the way you plan to use this software, you may also be asked to develop an Equally Effective Alternative Access Plan that should:

  • accommodate the affected population of visual-, hearing-, motor-, and learning-impaired individuals, among others;
  • identify the individual responsible for providing the alternative;
  • describe how the alternative access will be provided;
  • outline any kind of arrangement and timeline with the manufacturer or developer of the product to make their product accessible.
You may also visit webaccess.msu.edu for more information.

Installation Information

  1. Purchase a license for NVivo. Your receipt is your proof of license.
  2. Activation Code - The product key will be supplied to you via email after your purchase.
  3. Media - A download file will be provided via email after your purchase. A physical copy can be obtained from the MSU Tech Store. Please contact us for more information.
  4. Follow the instructions below for installation.
    • Make sure your computer is connected to the internet so you will be able to use the links in the email you received from the MSU Tech Store after purchasing your license.
    • Check the NVivo system requirements at www.qsrinternational.com. We would also encourage you to check that your computer is compatible with the software system requirements.
    • Download the Guide to Getting Started. This manual provides step by step instructions for installing the software and introduces the basic steps to get you started. We recommend that you download the pdf version of this guide first. Your email from the MSU Tech Store refers to the instructions contained in this guide.
    • Download the Network Administrator's Guide. This guide is free and available as a pdf file and included in the email that you will receive from the MSU Tech Store. It contains what you need to know about installing and uninstalling NVivo on your network. It also includes important information about system configuration for NVivo and privileges required for users to be able to run the software.
    • Install and activate your software.

Upgrades

If you have a current and valid license, you will be entitled to any upgrades that are released.

Maintenance

Maintenance and support are provided with the site license.

Home Use Provision

A home use provision is available. The primary user of each computer on which the licensed software is installed may make a second copy for his or her exclusive use on a personal computer at home.

Media

There is no physical media for this license. You will receive a file that you will download onto your computer to use the software.
The file will also be available on the website at www.qsrinternational.com.

Help

Help is available from the MSU Tech Store's sales team. To speak to a member of our team, please call (517) 432-0700 or visit our product display and demo facility located in room 110 of the Computer Center. For general computing questions, please contact the MSU IT Services Desk at (517) 432-6200 or visit http://help.msu.edu.