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Where can I find general information on how to use MATLAB? Can I get MATLAB installed on my laptop? How do I update MATLAB licenses on my computer? Windows Linux	Can I use MATLAB without being connected to the BYU network?

Where can I find general information on how to use MATLAB?

Please refer to the official MATLAB documentation for information on getting started with and using MATLAB.

Can I get MATLAB installed on my laptop?

MATLAB can only be installed on computers owned by the university.

How do I update MATLAB licenses on my computer?

What exactly you need to do depends on the operating system you are running MATLAB on. Choose your operating system below:

Windows

1	First, find your MATLAB installation folder. The folder will probably be named one of the following (or something similar): `c:\Program Files\matlab c:\matlab7sp3 c:\MATLAB6p5p1 c:\Program Files\Matlab7R13`

2	Once you find the MATLAB folder, find the subfolder `bin\win32` and open it.

3	Inside (MATLAB folder)`\bin\win32` there should be a file named `license.dat`. Make a backup copy of this file by either moving it to a backup location or changing the filename to something like `BACKUP_license.dat`.

4	Download the following file: license.dat. Save it to (MATLAB folder)`\bin\win32` (where the old `license.dat` was).

5	Download the following script to update your system environment variable: matlab-lic-update.vbs. Double-click on the file to run it.

Linux

1	Download the following file: license.dat. Save it to the `etc` directory in your MATLAB installation folder. For example, `/usr/local/matlab/etc/`.

Set the LM_LICENSE_FILE environment variable.

If you are using tcsh, type the following at a command prompt:

setenv LM_LICENSE_FILE ${LM_LICENSE_FILE}:1713@matlablic1.ee.byu.edu

If you are using bash, type the following at a command prompt:

export LM_LICENSE_FILE ${LM_LICENSE_FILE}:1713@matlablic1.ee.byu.edu

If you run into any problems, feel free to contact the ECEn SysOps for help.

Can I use MATLAB without being connected to the BYU network?