Install Matlab 2018b [ FHD ]

Report Title: Deployment and Installation of MATLAB R2018b for Technical Computing Date: [Insert Date] Prepared By: [Your Name/Department] System Environment: Windows 10/11 Pro (x64) / Windows Server 2016

Step 9 – Activation

After installation, activation wizard opens automatically.
Enter your license file path or log in to MathWorks to retrieve activation.
Complete activation → Finish.

Step 3 – Run Installer (GUI mode)

sudo ./install

Follow same interactive steps as Windows (license key, destination folder e.g., /usr/local/MATLAB/R2018b, product selection).

Step 2: Run the Setup as Administrator

Navigate to the mounted drive and right-click setup.exe → “Run as Administrator” . This ensures MATLAB can write to protected system folders (e.g., C:\Program Files).

Step 7: Choose Installation Folder

Default: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2018b
Custom: If your C: drive is low on space, install to D:\MATLAB\R2018b . Note: Do not use spaces in the path.

Step 6: Select License File (For Network Users Only)

If using a Network License, you will be prompted for the license.dat file path. This file must be generated from the MathWorks License Center.
For Standalone, skip this (the license will be activated post-install).

2. Configure the Startup Folder

Open MATLAB → Home → Environment → Preferences → General.
Set an "Initial working folder" (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\MATLAB_Projects).

3. Antivirus and UAC (Windows specific)

MATLAB’s file-linking process is often flagged by aggressive antivirus software. Temporarily disable real-time scanning during installation. install matlab 2018b

Part 2: How to Obtain the MATLAB R2018b Installer

Since R2018b is no longer the current release, you cannot download it directly from the main MathWorks homepage. Here is how to legally obtain it. Report Title: Deployment and Installation of MATLAB R2018b