How can I download the Windows based installer if my network security blocks .exe files?

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MathWorks Support Team on 27 Jun 2009

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I am trying download and install MATLAB, but I am unable to do so as my web provider or institution blocks downloads of .exe files. Is there an alternate installer that can be downloaded?

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MathWorks Support Team on 19 Jan 2021

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Edited: MathWorks Support Team on 19 Jan 2021

License administrators can download the installer in .iso format, however the .iso contains an .exe just like the standard installer and may be flagged by your security software regardless. Instructions for downloading the .iso can be found here:

How do I download the MATLAB .ISO image?

If you cannot download the .iso, you may be able to request DVDs to install MATLAB, however this is not available for all license types. To request DVDs,

contact MathWorks support

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