Error 5001 when trying to run Matlab 2021b.

...on Windows 7 "Unable to communicate with required MathWorks services"

Answer 1

[Shivani]

Hello @Peter,

You are encountering this error due to a licensing issue.

You can refer to the following MATLAB Answer thread as it elaborates on the possible workarounds to address this issue: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/1814080-why-do-i-receive-error-5001-unable-to-access-services-required-to-run-matlab