For new SAS users we recommend you install Version 9.1.3. As a new SAS user, you should install Version 8.2 only if you are given specific instructions to do so.

If you have SAS 8.2 installed and want to upgrade to Version 9 you will need to go through the new SAS 9.1.3 installation process. You may continue to run Version 8.2 by requesting the license file at the link given below.

SAS 9.2 License Renewal:
If you already have SAS 9.2 installed, you may request the license renewal file at:
http://ssil.uoregon.edu/sas/sas_9_2.html

SAS 9.1.3 License Renewal:
If you already have SAS 9.1.3 installed, you may request the license renewal file at:
http://ssil.uoregon.edu/sas/sas_9_1.html

SAS 9.1.3 New Installation:
Request a new SAS 9.1.3 installation license file at:
http://ssil.uoregon.edu/sas/sas_9_1_new.html

Please note, according to this page SAS 9 is NOT supported on Windows XP Home, but IS supported on Windows XP Professional operating systems.

According to this page Vista Home is not supported.
"Will SAS 9.2 be supported on Vista, and will SAS 9.2 work with Microsoft IE 7?
SAS is committed to supporting business versions of Microsoft Vista (Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate). The foundation SAS technologies are supported on Vista (32-bit editions only) in SAS 9.1.3SP4, but not the client applications. IE 7 is also supported in SAS 9.1.3SP4, but only on Windows XP Pro SP2. SAS 9.2 will also be supported on Vista (for 32 or 64-bit editions). SAS 9.2 platform client applications will support Vista and IE 7 on Vista, starting with phase 2. Consumer editions of Vista (Home Basic and Home Premium) are not supported."

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