Where can I download the Minitab installation files?


You have access to the Minitab installation files in the 'Downloads and Installation' section of your course.


Which operating system does Minitab support?  


Windows OS compatibility

  • Minitab 17 and 18 is compatible only with Windows operating system
  • Minitab 19 has versions available for Mac and Windows Operating system
    • Please note Minitab 19 Mac version has been observed to be buggy. Our recommendation is to use a Windows machine and Minitab Window's version

MAC OS compatibility


How long is the free trial period for Minitab? 


Free trial period

  • You don't need any license key for the free trial period. Minitab application automatically initiates the trial period if the license keys are not entered.
  • You can download and install Minitab 17. Please note that this is a 30 day free trial. 
  • Once you exhaust the 30 day free trial of Minitab 17, please uninstall Minitab 17. Once you have uninstalled Minitab 17, please download and install Minitab 18. Please note this is also a 30 day free trial.
  • Once you exhaust the 30 day free trial of Minitab 18, please uninstall Minitab 18. Once you have uninstalled Minitab 18, please download and install Minitab 19
  • If you install Minitab 19 first, then you will lose out on the free trial period of the previous Minitab 17 and 18.
  • Please note once you exhaust the trial period, you will not be able to use the application until you procure a license from Minitab. VarSigma doesn't sell Minitab license.


Troubleshooting


How to use Minitab?

  • Relevant videos and tutorials are available in your course section 'Minitab - Basics'. Please review the course chapters carefully to locate the chapter - Minitab


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