Install MAXQDA for Windows
MAXQDA is qualitative data analysis software available to the UIW community. For MAXQDA to launch and work properly, you must use it while connected to a UIW wireless/wired network. Specifically, while using MAXQDA, your device must meet one of the allowed criteria:
- Connect to the VPN
- Hardwire to a UIW network.
- Connect to the uiw-employees WiFi
- Connect to the uiw-students WiFi
You can also use MAXQDA within the university's virtual computer lab (vLab). However, the uiw-guests wireless network is not allowed; it will not work if you are connected to the guest option.
Step 1: Connect to the UIW network and download MAXQDA
Download MAXQDA for Windows from the vendor's website.
Step 2: Open the Installer
Locate the downloaded file named MAXQDA24_Setup.msi, within your browser's download area or your Downloads folder in File Explorer. Double-click the file to open it. If you are asked to enter an administrative username and password to install the app, you must contact the Help Desk for software installation assistance.
Step 3: Run the Installer
Start the installation by choosing Next and then click the Install button.
Step 4: Finish the Installer
Wait while the program installs. After a few moments, depending on the speed of your device, the install will complete. Make sure the Start MAXQDA 24 option is checked and you can click the Finish button to close the installer.
Step 5: Approve Policy
The first time MAXQDA 24 is opened on a device, you'll need to accept the license agreement and privacy policy.
- Select I accept the terms.
- Continue to close the license page and proceed.
Step 6: Connect Network License
To use MAXQDA, you must configure the app to connect to UIW servers. This only needs to be done once and the app will remember the configuration and automatically connect each time, provided you're on a UIW network. To license MAXQDA for use at UIW, select Connect to your institution's network license. Do not start a free trial or purchase a license.
Step 7: Enter License Information
Enter the network license information as follows:
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Enter the Server Address & Port Information from this secure document.
- Click on Search for licenses automatically.
- Click Refresh.
Step 8: Connect the License
Next, you should now see a MAXQDA2024 option appear.
- Click on MAXQDA2024.
- Choose Connect to complete the installation.
Note: If you received an error, you may have entered the information in the previous step incorrectly or you aren't connected to a UIW network. You must be on a UIW Network to use MAXQDA. Try again and if you still have trouble, contact the UIW Help Desk.
Install MAXQDA for Windows FAQ
Where can I learn how to use MAXQDA?Visit the MAXQDA 24 Manual to learn all there is to know about using MAXQDA, specifically the Getting Started: Go for it! guide.
After I open the installation file, I'm asked for an administrative username and password.This is because you have a UIW-issued device that requires administrative privileges to install apps and services. Try the following:
- On your uiw-issued computer, open the Start menu and look for the Company Portal app.
- If you have the Company Portal app: Proceed to troubleshooting step 2.
- If you do not have the Company Portal app: Contact the UIW Help Desk to complete installation.
- Open the Company Portal app.
- Find and select MAXQDA 24.
- Click on the Install button.
- The download will take a while. Keep the computer idle until the installation is complete.
If I upgraded from MAXQDA 2022, can I use an existing project file with MAXQDA 24?Yes! MAXQDA 24 is backward compatible and can convert your old project file into a current one. Learn more about switching from older versions of MAXQDA.
I'm getting an error when trying to launch MAXQDA.
- Ensure you're entering the network license information from step 8 correctly.
- Ensure you're connected to a UIW wireless/wired network. MAXQDA will not launch or work if you are not connected to a UIW network.
I'm connected to a UIW network, but it won't launch.Make sure you are not using the uiw-guest network. MAXQDA will not launch on the uiw-guest network, and you must be hardwired to internet or connected to either the "uiw-employees" and "uiw-students" networks.
I want to use MAXQDA in vLab, but can I save the files I make from there or import file I need to use?Yes. vLab supports two-way file transfer, allowing you to import and export files into the virtual space to use with applications in vLab.