Updated Matlab keep trying to update

Hi,

I have Matlab installed on Debian 12 and 4 days ago I update the installation to the last available version.

I usally works from the command line meaning that I open Matlab using

matlab -nodesktop -nosplash

I've been working like these for years.

However, lately at random moments I got a message saying: "Launching updater executable" on the command windows. Checking the monitor of resources there is process called "InstallMathWorksService Host" which is using 100% of one of my CPUs.

However, when I open the GUI and try to update Matlab says it's up to date. Even if I close Matlab in the command windows, I still got the message about "launching update" randomly.

What can I do?

Thanks

[Xavier]

I deleted all the matlab hidden folders in home directory but it did not solve the issue

[Jed]

I have the same problem and I would prefer not to delete ~/.matlab

Answer 1

[Cristian]

If anyone else is having this issue, I solve it by deleting the hidden folder related to Matlab in the home directory.

[Dhairya Malhotra]

I have the same issue on my Mac. I renamed the hidden folder and that seems to have solved the issue. There should be a better solution to turn off the auto-updater!

[asdfg asdfg]

which directory specifically? .matlab?

Answer 2

[ma os]

Unfortunately, deleting ~/.matlab did not help me. The problem persists and I still get the annoying message

Launching updater executable
An unexpected error has occurred.
To resolve this issue, contact <a href="https://www.mathworks.com/pi_gene_mci_glnxa64">Technical Support</a>.

I also tried

setpref('MATLAB', 'UpdateCheck', 'off');

without any success. Is there a way to turn off the updater?

Answer 3

[Matthew Miller]

Deleting the .matlab directory gives me the following warning:

I/O warning : failed to load external entity "/home/mmiller/.matlab/credentials/default_store.xml"

Is there any way to get rid of this warning? I've restarted Matlab as well as the server instance I use.

Answer 4

[Conor Burgess]

If you run into this issue, please follow the steps in How do I uninstall and reinstall the MathWorks Service Host?. If you continue to experience issues, please Contact Support.