Administrator Privileges Requirement
Administrator access is needed to install this software. If you're installing MATLAB on an MSU-inventoried computer and do not currently have administrator access, please contact your desktop support technician and have them install this software for you. If you do have local administrator access, follow the instructions on using Admin By Request to complete the install with elevated privileges.
Downloading MATLAB R2024a
Download links are available on the MATLAB service page. Users will be given the option to either download the software or reserve media for pickup at the Service Desk in 108 Allen Hall.
Installing MATLAB R2024a
1. Extract the downloaded .zip file (or insert the MATLAB USB drive), go to the MATLAB R2024a for Windows folder, then run setup.exe.
2. In the MATLAB Installer window, select the Advanced Options dropdown in the top right, then select I have a File installation Key.
3. In the license agreement window, select Yes to accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next.
4. Enter the file installation key located in the file_installation_key.txt file in the extracted MATLAB for Windows folder (or on the MATLAB USB drive), then click Next.
5. In the licensing window, click Browse, navigate to and select the license.lic file in the extracted MATLAB for Windows folder (or on the MATLAB USB drive) then click Next.
6. Leave the default installation folder location or change it, if needed, then click Next.
7. Leave the default product selections or change them, as needed, then click Next.
8. Choose your desired options for adding a desktop shortcut and for optionally sending user experience data to MathWorks, then click Next.
9. Click Begin Install.
10. Install additional components (compiler, .NET Framework, Java JDK, etc.), if prompted.
11. In the Installation Complete window, review the page for any additional software you may need, then click Close.