MATLAB starting up in C:\Windows\system32
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I have several MATLAB versions installed on a given computer
- R2011a (64-bit)
- R2011b (64-bit)
- R2012a (32-bit)
- R2012b (64-bit)
Something changed in the background and now the first three versions above always start up in the C:\Windows\system32 folder, as opposed to my HOME/MATLAB directory.
Furthermore, in the R2012a version, the VER command does not work, giving an error "MEX file entry point is missing"
Error in ver(line 36)
locDisplayMatlabInformation
What might I have done to corrupt things? How do I uncorrupt them?
Thanks.
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Suneesh
on 13 Dec 2013
What does
userpath
return? It might be pointing to 'C:\Windows\system32'
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Walter Roberson
on 12 Dec 2013
RunAs administrator, restoredefaultpath, savepath, then exit. After that use it normally.
Image Analyst
on 12 Dec 2013
Look at the properties of the MATLAB icon that you click to run it. Is the "Start in" field blank like mine? Or is it C:\Windows\system32?
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per isakson
on 13 Dec 2013
I have a folder name in my "Start in:" field. If Matlab does not find that folder it makes C:\Windows\system32 the current folder.
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