MATLAB R2012a

How to uninstall MATLAB R2012a from your system

MATLAB R2012a is a Windows program. Read below about how to remove it from your computer. It is produced by The MathWorks, Inc.. More information on The MathWorks, Inc. can be found here. Click on www.mathworks.com to get more facts about MATLAB R2012a on The MathWorks, Inc.'s website. Usually the MATLAB R2012a application is to be found in the C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a folder, depending on the user's option during setup. The full command line for removing MATLAB R2012a is C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\uninstall\bin\win64\uninstall.exe C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may receive a notification for admin rights. MATLAB R2012a's main file takes around 173.00 KB (177152 bytes) and its name is matlab.exe.

MATLAB R2012a contains of the executables below. They occupy 447.42 MB (469153501 bytes) on disk.

• matlab.exe (173.00 KB)
• activate_matlab.exe (84.07 KB)
• cpucount.exe (7.00 KB)
• ctfxlauncher.exe (280.50 KB)
• ctfxwlauncher.exe (281.50 KB)
• ctfx_starter.exe (235.50 KB)
• deploytool.exe (20.00 KB)
• dvoanalyzer.exe (2.91 MB)
• dvoc.exe (822.00 KB)
• dvofxp.exe (1.09 MB)
• gmake.exe (204.00 KB)
• InstallMATLABStartupAccelerator.exe (16.57 KB)
• MathWorks_Privileged_Operation.exe (45.88 KB)
• MATLAB.exe (182.00 KB)
• MATLABStartupAccelerator.exe (22.00 KB)
• mcc.exe (1.26 MB)
• mlint.exe (7.50 KB)
• mpiexec.exe (1.82 MB)
• mwdot.exe (397.00 KB)
• mwneato.exe (343.00 KB)
• mwtwopi.exe (349.00 KB)
• PrintImage.exe (67.50 KB)
• session_helper.exe (82.07 KB)
• setup.exe (278.07 KB)
• smpd.exe (1.79 MB)
• unzip.exe (212.50 KB)
• vcredist_x64.exe (3.03 MB)
• VCRT_check.exe (11.00 KB)
• zip.exe (299.50 KB)
• vcredist_x64.exe (4.98 MB)
• VCRT_check.exe (12.00 KB)
• lmgrd.exe (1.69 MB)
• lmtools.exe (2.03 MB)
• lmutil.exe (1.75 MB)
• MLM.exe (2.30 MB)
• mwunzipsfx.exe (143.00 KB)
• envcheck.exe (112.00 KB)
• MemShieldStarter.exe (57.00 KB)
• mwregsvr.exe (10.50 KB)
• openjade.exe (488.00 KB)
• java-rmi.exe (31.50 KB)
• java.exe (162.00 KB)
• javacpl.exe (43.50 KB)
• javaw.exe (162.00 KB)
• javaws.exe (177.50 KB)
• jbroker.exe (84.00 KB)
• jp2launcher.exe (16.00 KB)
• jucheck.exe (422.00 KB)
• jureg.exe (41.00 KB)
• jusched.exe (168.00 KB)
• keytool.exe (32.50 KB)
• kinit.exe (32.50 KB)
• klist.exe (32.50 KB)
• ktab.exe (32.50 KB)
• orbd.exe (32.50 KB)
• pack200.exe (32.50 KB)
• policytool.exe (32.50 KB)
• rmid.exe (32.50 KB)
• rmiregistry.exe (32.50 KB)
• servertool.exe (32.50 KB)
• ssvagent.exe (14.50 KB)
• tnameserv.exe (32.50 KB)
• unpack200.exe (144.50 KB)
• a2p.exe (84.08 KB)
• perl5.8.9.exe (44.08 KB)
• perlglob.exe (16.08 KB)
• wperl.exe (44.08 KB)
• extractCTF.exe (12.00 KB)
• MCRInstaller.exe (352.63 MB)
• MCRRegCOMComponent.exe (8.00 KB)
• grantprivileges.exe (56.50 KB)
• mdced.exe (80.00 KB)
• passwordprompt.exe (10.00 KB)
• serviceStatus.exe (17.00 KB)
• ntswrap.exe (32.00 KB)
• GACInstaller.exe (4.50 KB)
• ttcp_win.exe (35.50 KB)
• plink.exe (296.00 KB)
• pscp.exe (308.00 KB)
• putty.exe (472.00 KB)
• sdwriter.exe (18.50 KB)
• 1394camera646.exe (1.87 MB)
• GenICam_VC80_Win64_x64_v2_2_0.exe (7.28 MB)
• detectDevices.exe (11.00 KB)
• multiprog50_import.exe (369.69 KB)
• pcworx60_import.exe (370.91 KB)
• rslogix5000_import.exe (386.71 KB)
• step7_import_de.exe (389.41 KB)
• step7_import_en.exe (389.28 KB)
• rsim_gui.exe (103.95 KB)
• m4.exe (137.00 KB)
• Generator.exe (240.00 KB)
• squeezard.exe (264.00 KB)
• sar.exe (39.00 KB)
• rtwintgt.exe (25.16 KB)
• sf_car_xpc.exe (104.00 KB)
• Demo1.exe (184.00 KB)
• sf_car_xpc.exe (80.00 KB)
• sf_car_xpc.exe (192.09 KB)
• xpcOscillator.exe (18.00 KB)
• xpcOscillator.exe (22.50 KB)
• bootdisk.exe (84.00 KB)
• clrcheck.exe (11.00 KB)
• dskwrite.exe (23.64 KB)
• flic.exe (61.50 KB)
• killProcess.exe (63.50 KB)
• launcher.exe (47.00 KB)
• mcs2c.exe (67.00 KB)
• mkusrdlm.exe (44.00 KB)
• RecordISO.exe (14.00 KB)
• udp2tcp.exe (65.50 KB)
• xpcbootpserver.exe (93.00 KB)
• xpcgetinterfaceip.exe (51.00 KB)
• xpctcp2ser.exe (61.50 KB)
• xpctftpserver.exe (66.00 KB)
• dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe (48.11 MB)
• MW.Desktop.exe (30.50 KB)

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The information on this page is only about version 7.14 of MATLAB R2012a. If you are manually uninstalling MATLAB R2012a we suggest you to verify if the following data is left behind on your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall MATLAB R2012a:

• C:\Program Files\MATLAB

The files below are left behind on your disk by MATLAB R2012a's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Files\S0\4\Attachments\matlab[1070].rar
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Files\S0\4\Attachments\wireless-matlab-0.5[1062].zip
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Files\S0\4\Attachments\wireless-matlab-0.5[1073].zip
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\Mathworks.Matlab.R2012a.ISO-TBE.lnk

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\matlab.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Matlab.Application
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MATLAB.AutoServer
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Matlab.Desktop.Application
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MathWorks\MATLAB
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Matlab R2012a
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\matlab.exe

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\J:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\bin\matlab.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\J:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\bin\matlab.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\J:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\bin\win64\activate_matlab.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\J:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\bin\win64\activate_matlab.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1479884564-1487797509-3881815069-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume6\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\bin\matlab.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1479884564-1487797509-3881815069-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume6\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\bin\win64\activate_matlab.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1479884564-1487797509-3881815069-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume6\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\uninstall\bin\win64\uninstall.exe

How to erase MATLAB R2012a with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

MATLAB R2012a is a program offered by The MathWorks, Inc.. Frequently, people decide to uninstall it. Sometimes this can be difficult because doing this manually requires some skill regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best QUICK manner to uninstall MATLAB R2012a is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general utility to maximize the performance of your computer.

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• go to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the programs existing on the PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate MATLAB R2012a or simply click the Search field and type in "MATLAB R2012a". If it exists on your system the MATLAB R2012a program will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click MATLAB R2012a in the list , some data about the application is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have about MATLAB R2012a, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the application you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For example you can see that for MATLAB R2012a:

• The publisher is: www.mathworks.com
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a\uninstall\bin\win64\uninstall.exe C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2012a

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall MATLAB R2012a.


8. After removing MATLAB R2012a, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of MATLAB R2012a which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling MATLAB R2012a with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove MATLAB R2012a by The MathWorks, Inc. from your computer, nor are we saying that MATLAB R2012a by The MathWorks, Inc. is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to remove MATLAB R2012a in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.