<p>The only difference between <strong><a href="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-does-trial-software-version-work" rel="nofollow noreferrer">trial software</a></strong> and the 'real' thing is that trial software looses some or all functions after the trial period. Any files generated with it will be kept and be functional; only the exe file is affected. The company of course hopes that you wish to use those files after the trial period and buy the full license.</p>

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<p>I saved a certain file on an SPSS software that expires after 2 weeks of its installation. I wanted to ask if my file would still exist even after the expiration date. The data is for psychology research.</p>

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# Do .sav files expire after the trial version expires?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-03-19)

I saved a certain file on an SPSS software that expires after 2 weeks of its installation. I wanted to ask if my file would still exist even after the expiration date. The data is for psychology research.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2019-03-20. Score: 3

The only difference between **[trial software](https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-does-trial-software-version-work)** and the 'real' thing is that trial software looses some or all functions after the trial period. Any files generated with it will be kept and be functional; only the exe file is affected. The company of course hopes that you wish to use those files after the trial period and buy the full license.


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