Installation guide

Overview of Steps in Standard Installation Procedure
Step 1: Before You Install
Before you run the MathWorks Installer program:
• Have your Personal License Password (PLP) handy.
A PLP is a series of five-digit numbers prefixed with a two-digit code,
such as 16 -12345 -12345 -12345 -12345 -12345. Your PLP identifies the
products that you are licensed to install. When you purchase products.
The MathWorks sends you a PLP by e-mail or fax. If you don't have your
PLP, you can get it by clicking the Get my PLP button on the License
Information dialog box, or by contacting The MathWorks. See "Obtaining
Your Licenses" on page 1-28 for more information.
• Exit any existing copies of MATLAB you have running.
• Make sure your system satisfies the requirements of the software you
intend to install. For more information, see "System Requirements" on
page 1-30.
• Get administrator privileges.
• Consider disabling virus checking software and internet security
applications on your system for the duration of the installation process.
These applications can slow down or hang the installation process.
64-Bit Availability
The MathWorks offers both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of MATLAB. To
determine whether your system is a 32-bit or 64-bit system, right-click
on the My Computer icon on your desktop, select Properties, and look
at the System information on the General tab. To download the 64-bit
version of MATLAB, go to the downloads section of the MathWorks Web site,
www.mathworks.com/web downloads.
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