Running mexw64 files in R2013a Student version

I have Matlab Student version R2013a, which responds "mexw32" to the "mexext" command (even though I'm running it over Windows 8.1 64 bit). Is it possible to run a "mexw64" file on this version of Matlab or should I update it to a different/newer one?

Answer 1

[Jan]

mexext replies the extension matching to the currently running Matlab version. Obviously you have a 64 bit operating system but installed a 32 bit Matlab. Then it is not possible to run a mexw64 file.

It has many advantages to install a 64 bit Matlab instead.

Answer 2

[Solivan Valente]

Thank you Jan! :-) Can you please tell me if the Matlab Student version is also available in 64 bits (just a choice when we download it), or is it restricted to only 32 bits? Thanks in advance!