MATLAB Installation Guide for Windows

Removing (Uninstalling) a MATLAB Installation

To remove a MATLAB installation from your system, use the MATLAB uninstaller program (uninstall.exe).

This section describes how to

• Start the uninstaller
• Use it to remove MATLAB software from your computer
• Use the uninstaller noninteractively
• Save your MATLAB preferences
• Removing installations that use dongles

Note    Make sure to shut down MATLAB before trying to uninstall it.

Starting the Uninstaller

To start the MATLAB uninstaller, use either of these methods.

• Click on the Start button, choose the Programs option, and select the MATLAB 6.5 entry. Click the Uninstall MATLAB 6.5 option on the MATLAB menu.

  

• Click on the Start button, select the Settings option, and click Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs option. Select the MATLAB 6.5 from the list of products.

When you start the uninstaller, it displays the Uninstall Product List dialog box. See Running the Uninstaller for more information.

Installing Additional Products

Running the Uninstaller