Install 2 instances of Matlab on the same PC

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Hi,
Iv'e just bought a home user licence, R2020a, and discovered that I am entitled to all previous versions of Matlab.
I am wondering if there would be any problem if I install, say R2011, on the same PC?
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Walter Roberson
Walter Roberson on 1 Aug 2020
I seem to recall that R2011a might need some assistance from Mathworks Support, but I no longer recall why.
Sufficiently old versions of MATLAB might not be compatible with your operating system. You might be able to run in compatibility mode, however.

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John D'Errico
John D'Errico on 1 Aug 2020
Yes, and no. I frequently have several old versions of MATLAB on my computer. Walter has many as I recall. The only issue is if your computer can still run that old release.
Check the support page to see if the old release you wish to install can still run on your machine. Also, remember that older releases will not have bug fixes applied, in case of any problems that were identified in later years.
Depending on your computer and OS release, there may be issues with a release of that antiquity.
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Walter Roberson
Walter Roberson on 1 Aug 2020
I recently had a lot of trouble getting the newest Windows 10 installed on my Mac (Bootcamp) and ended up scrubbing my old Windows that had some of the older MATLAB releases installed. I will re-install if I need them.

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TONY ARGAUD
TONY ARGAUD on 1 Aug 2020
Hello John and Walter,
Many thanks for your answers.
You did answer to my question.
Much appreciated.

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