How do I install MinGW for old Matlab R2007?

Installation instructions for installng MinGW C/C++ compiler is given for Matlab versions R2015:

MATLAB R2015b, R2016a, R2016b, R2017a: MinGW GCC 4.9.2 from TDM

MATLAB R2017b and R2018a: MinGW GCC 5.3 from mingw-w64.org

MATLAB R2018b and beyond: MinGW GCC 6.3 from mingw-w64.org

Ref: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/52848-matlab-support-for-mingw-w64-c-c-compiler

I personally bought my R2007 and am reluctant to invest in another morre recent Matlab version. There must be an old tech note that describes the procedure for installing a C/C++ compiler.

Answer 1

[Jan]

Matlab R2007 is not supported under Windows 7. MinGW is not supported for Matlab R2007. In consequence the combination of a modern compiler, an old OS and an ancient Matlab version is assumed to work instable, or if you are lucky not to work at all.

Use one of the supported compilers instead, see https://www.mathworks.com/content/dam/mathworks/mathworks-dot-com/support/sysreq/files/SystemRequirements-Release2007a_SupportedCompilers.pdf

I used OpenWatcom, BCC 5.5, LCC (even newer versions downloaded from the net) MSVC 2005 Express successfully with Matlab 6.5.1. It should work directly in R2007a also.

Do you have a really good reason to install MinGW? If so, upgrading Matlab is the best way to do so.