Where do I locate the MATLAB Update Installer log file?

I would like to know where the MATLAB Update installation log files are located to troubleshoot potential errors in my installation.

 

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

R2018b and later

The update installation log is now written to the standard MATLAB installation log file. You can find the installation log file and you can find instructions on this process in the article below.

Where are the MATLAB Installation and Activation log files located?

R2018a and earlier

The log file name is called install.log or Update<#>.log. <#> indicating the update version.

Windows:

C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Temp\R201Xx_Update_<#>\win64\Update_<#>.log

macOS:

With the installer in the foreground, hit Command-L on your keyboard. An Installer Log window appears. Click on the disk icon to save the log file.

Linux:

$TMPDIR/MATLAB_R2017b_Update_#/Update_#.log