Matlab R2023a Intune Deployment

Hi got a question maybe someone out there can help with. I am testing deploying Matlab with Intune. I found the other post and followed the direction given. I was able to install it on my PC via command line, but when I try to deploy it via Intune it fails. Looking at the intune logs I found the error "No subscribers to DownloadProgressiveHandler" until it times out. I am using the designated computer license and I am installing Matlab, Simulink, Symbolic Math Toolbox and the Statistic and Machine Learning Toolbox.

[Gary]

this works very well: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/2121836-install-matlab-through-ms-intune#answer_1531015

Answer 1

[Jack]

Hi,

The error message "No subscribers to DownloadProgressiveHandler" indicates that the installation is not progressing due to a lack of communication between Intune and the device. This could be due to a network issue or a problem with the installation package.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:

1. Check your network connection: Make sure that the device you are trying to deploy to has a stable internet connection and can communicate with the Intune service.
2. Verify the installation package: Ensure that the installation package is correct and complete. You may want to re-download the package from the MathWorks website to make sure it is up-to-date.
3. Check the Intune logs: Look for any error messages in the Intune logs that may indicate what is causing the installation to fail.
4. Try a different deployment method: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to try a different deployment method, such as using a different installation package or deploying the software through a different method (such as SCCM or PowerShell).

[Jeffrey Mcmillan]

I think you are right. I tried a different computer and it still errored out with a different error. I looked at the matlab logs and it starts to install then stops about 17 % and says no source file detected. Going back to the drawing board. Thanks for the help

[A Beitler]

You need to add in a pause/wait to prevent Intune from cleaning up the files before the install finishes. Here's the batch file that I used :

  .\setup.exe -inputFile .\installer_input.txt
  timeout /t 60 >nul
  :WAITLOOP
  tasklist | find "MathWorksProductInstaller" >nul
  if not errorlevel 1 (
     timeout /t 10 >nul
     goto :WAITLOOP
  )

[Joe Castro]

@Jeffrey Mcmillan @A Beitler Hello there! I'm looking to deploy Matlab via Intune and running into the same "no source file detected" after about 20%. Did you get this to work? I want to try @A Beitler batch file method but have a few questions. I'm new to batach deployment. Is that batch file deployed together with the Win32app that I initially created? Is a seperate deployment? Must I add the Matlab installer locally instead of deploying through Intune? Thank you for any assitance that you can provide :)

[Jeffrey Mcmillan]

I have attached a powershell script I used to make it work. I put all the files needed in a source folder, including the powershell scripts and ran the win32 prep tool for intune. Created the win32 app and used "powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File matlabinstall.ps1" as the install command. I also made a second powershell script that uninstalls it as well. Don't forget about the installer_input.txt file to add to the setup command.