Can't get MATLAB to start

I'm getting the following message:

_"_There was an unexpected exception:

Can't load library: /Applications/MATLAB_R2009aSV.app//bin/maci64/libactivation,jnilib

See the log file (/var/folders/II/IITvHmCnEv8ZomsQaeMPZE+++Tl/-Tmp-/TMW_svact_jaminking.log) for more details.__ITALIC TEXT_"

I've never actually been able to open MATLAB. I bought it last year for a class, then when the same thing happened, I gave up and just started logging in my school's server to do homework. But I'd finally like to get this on my computer. Please help.

Answer 1

[Andreas Goser]

Most installation and startup issues als well documented in solutions or bug reports. This could be relevant for you: link.

And certainly Walter is right about Technical Support

Answer 2

[Walter Roberson]

You should contact Mathworks technical support, which offers free support for installation issues.

Answer 3

[Jamin King]

The link Andreas provided me worked, but I've hit another roadblock. I got to the part where it asks for a serial number and e-mail; I typed it in, and was told, "The e-mail address you entered is associated with a non-student MathWorks account and may not be reused for student purchases." Recall that last year I installed it fully, but then it wouldn't open (the icon would just bounce up and down for a few seconds and then disappear) because, according to a guy at the computer store, I needed more RAM, which I bought, and then ran into this problem.

[Walter Roberson]

Create a new email account on your favorite system and create a new Mathworks profile and register under that new account.