How to install Matlab Student version on Windows 8?

I would like to install the MATLAB student version on Windows 8. I have downloaded everything and when I click the installer to run, it goes to update Microsoft Visual C++2005, and then stops and nothing happens.

After reading some other forums, I have tried to uninstall Microsoft Visual C++2005, and have tried to run the installer in safe mode.

Please let me know what I can do to successfully install the program. Also note I am installing the 32 bit student version on a 64 bit computer (which math works says should be compatible).

[Image Analyst]

FAQ: http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#During_installation.2C_MATLAB_crashes.2C_hangs.2C_gives_an_error_message_or_otherwise_does_not_install_correctly.

Answer 1

[Image Analyst]

Try to download and install the redistributables from Microsoft before you run the MATLAB installer.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14431

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29

[Shannon]

When I tried to install them, the following message came up:

The installation package is not supported by this processor type. Contact your product vendor.

I tried running the troubleshooting application and in compatibility mode.

Answer 2

[suthida nimanong]

็Hi,

Do you have trial version to use for window 8.0 ?

Regards,

Suthida

[Image Analyst]

Call them and ask them. It's easy. Just do it.