How to install Matlab 2007 on Windows 7?

Answer:

Note:This FAQ is based on discussions from a previous forum thread (Matlab in Windows 7). Thanks to ELFEHRIJ and other participants’ information sharing.

Method 1: Change Windows 7 Theme to Windows Classic

To change Windows 7 Theme to Windows Classic, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Desktop and then click Personalize.

2. Scroll down to Basic and High Contrast Themes.

3. Select Windows Classic.

Method 2: Change the Java used by Matlab 2007

To change the Java used by Matlab 2007, follow these steps:

1. Download and install Java Run Time (JRE) 1.5.0_19 or JRE 1.5.0_20 from the following link:

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Note: The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by a company that is independent of Microsoft. We make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product’s performance or reliability.

2. Refer to C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2007a\sys\java\jre\win32, rename jer1.5.0_07 to Original_jer1.5.0_07.

3. Copy JRE 1.5.0_19 or JRE 1.5.0_20 from C:\Program Files\Java to C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2007a\sys\java\jre\win32 and rename it to jer1.5.0_07.

More Information:

For more information on Matlab in Windows 7, click the following links to view the article:

Matlab in Windows 7

Applies to:

Windows 7 Starter

Windows 7 Home Basic

Windows 7 Home Premium

Windows 7 Professional

Windows 7 Ultimate

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