Installation guide

Updating a License
Updating a License
When you extend the expiration date of a demo license or convert a demo
license to a standard license. The MathWorks sends you a new PLP. You must
use the MathWorks Installer to update your existing installation with this
new license. The installer lets you update your license without having to
reinstall any products.
This section briefly outlines the procedure to update a license. For more
detailed information about any step, refer to the corresponding step in
"Overview of Steps in Standard Installation Procedure" on page 1-2.
1 Before you install
• Have your new PLP handy.
• Exit any existing copies of MATLAB you might have running.
2 Insert the MathWorks CD 1 into the CD-ROM drive connected to
your system or double-click the installer file you downloaded from the
MathWorks Web site. The MathWorks Installer starts automatically,
displaying the Welcome to the MathWorks Installer dialog box. To update
a license, select the Enter a new Personal License Password... check
box and click Next.
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