Windows 7 and Matlab 7.1

Hello,

I had used Matlab 7.1 under Windows Vista. Recently I upgraded OS to Windows 7 and reinstalled Matlab. However it seems not to work: When Matlab is launched, error screen comes. I wonder whether Matlab 7.1 is workable under Windows 7. If not, should I use virtual XP or is there any other way to use Matlab 7.1? Your answer will be appreciated.

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

The only known way to run MATLAB 7.1 under Windows 7 is through a program that emulates an earlier operating system.

R2007a (perhaps R2006b) is the earliest version of MATLAB that people have been able to get running relatively stably on Windows 7.

Answer 2

[Don]

Thanks Walter,

I checked the possibility to emulate earlier version of OS. Since OS of my personal laptop is home premium edition, emulation is not possible without upgrading other editions of Windows 7. According to your answer, there seems no way to use except upgrading OS or Matlab. Otherwise I go back to old laptop, or I better check availability from the school.

Answer 3

[angel joseph]

Hey, i was having the same problem to windows 7. But now i have installed version Matlab 7.11. And it works well. Try it out.

Answer 4

[jensen]

your question i have meet and i have try many method.Finally i change the prefences-font to custon and it work. My english is pool.hope it will help you.

[Image Analyst]

Sounds like you're saying that you changed the default font(s) for MATLAB via the Preferences screen and that fixed the problem.

Answer 5

[Image Analyst]

You can try running it WinXP compatible mode. Right click on the MATLAB icon and select properties. Click the "Compatibility" tab and set it up to be compatible with WinXP.

Answer 6

[Daniel]

Running in WinXP compatibility mode did not work. However, running in Vista (no service pack) did work.

[Don]

Thanks for answer. The current OS for my laptop is Windows 7. My Matlab did not have any problem in Vista before (even with Service Pack).