matlab 2017b command windpow opens but does not open up editor window. MATLAB_Editor_State.xml shows the expected files that should be open in editor

command window opens but in the default configuration, not the last one I used

editor windows that had a multitude of tabs open to various scripts and guide programs does not open at all

If I try to open a matlab script (xxx.m) I get a new command window opening and an editor window with the xxx.m file in a separate window

the file MATLAB_Editor_State.xml still holds the data on each of the matlab scripts I expect tot be open in the editor.

so it looks like matalb cannot find the proper configuration to open up properly how do I fix this ?

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MATLAB Version: 9.3.0.713579 (R2017b)

MATLAB License Number: 477998

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0 (Build 19044)

Java Version: Java 1.8.0_121-b13 with Oracle Corporation Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM mixed mode

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MATLAB Version 9.3 (R2017b)

Simulink Version 9.0 (R2017b)

DSP System Toolbox Version 9.5 (R2017b)

Image Processing Toolbox Version 10.1 (R2017b)

Signal Processing Toolbox Version 7.5 (R2017b)

Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox Version 11.2 (R2017b)

Wavelet Toolbox

Answer 1

[Namnendra]

Hi Jerry,

The issue you're experiencing appears to stem from a corrupted MATLAB installation. To resolve this and eliminate any installation-related errors, please refer to the link provided for detailed instructions on reinstalling MATLAB. It's crucial to ensure you have a backup of all your important files and data before proceeding with the reinstallation process. This precaution will safeguard your work and settings, allowing you to restore them easily after the new installation is complete.

https://www.mathworks.com/help/install/ug/install-products-with-internet-connection.html

Thank you

[Walter Roberson]

I would suggest first regenerating the MATLAB preferences directory. See prefdir to get the directory name that needs to be moved aside.

prefdir

ans = '/tmp/.matlab/prefdir'