How to fix an error when trying to start matlab

I've been using matlab for a few months, but a couple of weeks ago when I tried to open it i got a message saying "ERROR; Failed to to load nativejmi: unsatisfied link". i can only click on "ok", and then there is a "Fatal error on startup" message. screenshots of both messages are attached.

Am i able to fix this or do i need to un- and then re-install matlab? also how would i do this?

I downloaded matlab using the license provided by my uni

Answer 1

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Nothing is attached. Anyway, there could be billions of reasons why it won't start and we don't know them all. Call them on Monday for free installation help:

http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#After_installation.2C_MATLAB_crashes_or_gives_an_error_message_when_I_try_to_run_MATLAB.

But, sure, in the meantime, it can't hurt to do run "restoredefaultpath" or reinstall it.