MATLAB: Install 2 instances of Matlab on the same PC

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Hi,

Iv'e just bought a home user licence, R2020a, and discovered that I am entitled to all previous versions of Matlab.

I am wondering if there would be any problem if I install, say R2011, on the same PC?

Best Answer

Yes, and no. I frequently have several old versions of MATLAB on my computer. Walter has many as I recall. The only issue is if your computer can still run that old release.

Check the support page to see if the old release you wish to install can still run on your machine. Also, remember that older releases will not have bug fixes applied, in case of any problems that were identified in later years.

https://www.mathworks.com/support/requirements/previous-releases.html

Depending on your computer and OS release, there may be issues with a release of that antiquity.