How to resolve the error ‘The installed MATLAB Runtime is not compatible with the application’ when executing a standalone application?

I get the following error when executing a standalone application that was created with MATLAB Compiler:

The installed MATLAB Runtime is not compatible with the application. Reinstall
the MATLAB Runtime or the application using the application installer
generated using deploytool.

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

This error indicates that there is a MATLAB Runtime with a matching release installed on your computer, but the installation does not contain the products required for the application. This can happen if you previously installed the runtime using the application installer for one application, and then try to run another application without installing an updated runtime.

There are two options to resolve this:

Option 1: Use the Application Installer

You can run the application installer for the new application. This will update the existing MATLAB Compiler installation to be compatible with the new application.  If the application author did not provide an installer, contact them for assistance. This method allows you to maintain a space-efficient MATLAB Runtime installation, though it may not be compatible with other applications.

Option 2: Install the Full MATLAB Runtime

Alternatively, you can download the full MATLAB Runtime from our website:

MATLAB Runtime - MATLAB Compiler - MATLAB (mathworks.com)

This will enable you to run any application that was built for this MATLAB Runtime release, regardless of the products and features used.