Why do I receive a java.lang.​NullPointe​rException and ComponentSizeAggregator error in the log file when attempting to install?

During the download section of the MATLAB Installer, I receive a message stating "Error: The application encountered an unexpected error and needs to close. You may want to try re-installing your product(s)." The error message suggested I check my log file for more information. The log file contains this error among others:

java.lang.NullPointerException

at com.mathworks.install.ComponentSizeAggregator.add(ComponentSizeAggregator.java:13)

at com.mathworks.install.ProductInstallerImpl.downloadProducts(ProductInstallerImpl.java:96)

at com.mathworks.install.ProductInstallerImpl.installProducts(ProductInstallerImpl.java:57)

Why is this happening and how do I resolve this issue?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

To resolve this issue, re-download the installer/products as it may have been corrupted during the download process and go through the installation again.

Answer 2

[Sean de Wolski]

The directory that you have to remove will likely look something like:

C:\Users\[yourusername]\Downloads\MathWorks\R2014a

Delete the whole MathWorks directory.

Answer 3

[Nafees Ahmad]

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